Technical Director, Operations

Technical Director, Operations

Location:

Norwich, Connecticut Type:

Direct Hire Job #61690

Salary:

$145,000 - $180,000 Technical Director, Operations Join a dynamic team shaping the future of mobile gaming as our Technical Director, Operations in a start-up environment. In this pivotal role, you will lead the architecture, infrastructure, and platform engineering efforts that power our portfolio of live and upcoming products. As a hands-on leader, you will champion scalable, secure, high-performance systems supporting millions of players across iOS and Android platforms, ensuring our infrastructure remains resilient and innovative in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

Expert proficiency in backend languages such as Node.js, Go, Java, C#, or Python Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, caching, and API design Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Proven ability to manage SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) Exceptional problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing engineering teams Nice to

Have Skills:

Experience supporting mobile build pipelines for iOS and Android Familiarity with telemetry tools, logging, and monitoring dashboards Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes certifications Background in game infrastructure or large-scale live service environments

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields; Master's preferred 8+ years of backend or platform engineering experience 3+ years in a senior technical leadership role supporting live consumer applications Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, database optimization, and platform engineering in gaming or similar industries

Other Requirements:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment supporting live products Willingness to be on-call for critical incident management Certifications in cloud computing, Kubernetes, or project management are advantageous If you're ready to lead impactful technological innovations in a thriving company, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise and passion—apply today and help us revolutionize the gaming experience!