Gram Games is the studio behind some of the most popular mobile titles in the world like Merge Dragons!, Merge Magic!, 1010!, and we have more exciting projects in the pipeline. As our project portfolio is growing, we now are looking for a Senior Game Developer to join us at Gram Games, Istanbul Studio.

You will play a key role in one of our largest projects, positioning yourself at the heart of the development process. You will be delivering high-quality code, while also providing mentorship to the team to ensure they produce clean, well-structured code. You will also serve as a key resource on gameplay systems, offering guidance and insights to effectively steer the team’s efforts.

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual with extensive experience in end-to-end production and live operations. The ideal candidate accepts challenges and is committed to writing robust, high-quality code while contributing to the full lifecycle of game development. This role requires someone who actively engages in the creative process and has a proven passion for hands-on mobile game development.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a game developer.
• Extensive expertise in various aspects of game programming, including gameplay, graphics, UI, tools, and other relevant areas.
• Proven experience in mobile game development, with a track record of successfully shipping at least one product within a team environment.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with the Unity 3D game engine.
• Strong proficiency in C# programming, with additional experience in other languages considered an asset.
• Detailed understanding of the entire game project lifecycle, encompassing both development and live operations.
• Advanced proficiency in modern version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent social skills, with fluency in both written and spoken English.
• A goal-oriented approach, coupled with a strong ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to design, architect, and implement high-quality, structured, and maintainable code.
• Proficient in independently crafting effective solutions to complex problems
• Quick to learn and adapt to pre-existing codebases, demonstrating efficiency in integrating and enhancing them.

It would also be great if you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Possess a strong understanding or hands-on experience with the Free-to-Play model, Entity Component Systems (ECS), and optimization techniques.
• Have a solid understanding of programming languages such as Python, Objective-C, Swift, Java, or Go.
• Are proficient in unit testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), networking, backend integrations, and related technologies.

In return for bringing your expertise to this top-priority role, we can offer some of the best benefits in the Games industry!

• Highly competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Relocation assistance for those moving to Turkey
• Life insurance
• Corporate well-being support programs
• Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look!