Engineering Manager

Babil Games

full-time

Posted on: 9/3/2025

Origin: • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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JavaJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPHPTypeScript

About the role

Lead multiple engineering teams to deliver game backend and platform services
Oversee ~12 developers across three tracks working on microservice extraction, game server modularization, and platform/operations improvements
Prioritize team development and process excellence over hands-on coding
Collaborate with producers and stakeholders to align technical initiatives with game development goals
Participate in planning and delivery, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
Identify and remove blockers, streamline workflows, and implement process improvements
Mentor and develop engineers, enforce best practices in code quality, architecture, and testing
Drive hiring and onboarding, fostering an inclusive team culture
Proactively address conflicts to maintain positive team atmosphere

5+ years of experience in software development as an individual contributor
At least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams
Experience with hiring, people management, and coaching engineers at different levels
Strong software engineering foundation; comfortable discussing architecture and code
Experience with Node.js, PHP, or Java is a plus
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into engineering workflows
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English; German is a plus
Track record of working effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Hands-on experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
Enthusiastic about games, especially strategy games; gaming industry experience a bonus