Scala Dev Team Lead

About Us:
Location: Kraków HUB — Full-Time, in-office (Mon–Fri)

We’re building a revolutionary, location-based mobile game based on the world’s strongest gaming IP — transforming the real world into a living, breathing game board. Players walk, buy, trade, and build real-world properties, powered by geolocation, real-time data, and AI personalization.

Our mission is not just to adapt a famous brand, but to redefine how players experience the world around them. This means pioneering a complete sonic identity for a global franchise — something that has never been done before in this space.

What We’re Looking For
You are a strong technical leader who:

• Possesses broad technical knowledge and deep expertise in specific domains.
• Has experience leading architecture of complex, large-scale systems.
• Is accountable for team performance and aligns goals with company objectives.
• Encourages open, constructive debate and leads with humility and transparency.
• Listens actively and values contributions from all team members.
• Shares both successes and failures openly to foster learning.
• Reacts with pragmatism and positivity in challenging situations.
• Is great at sharing knowledge and feedback (and receiving it).

Your Technical Toolbox

• Strong proficiency in Scala 3 (functional programming focus).
• Experience developing REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Kafka.
• Knowledge of Cats, http4s, and modern Scala libraries.
• Experience with databases such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis.

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable game and data backend services.
• Drive the evolution of infrastructure and automation processes.
• Collaborate with product owners and game designers to shape features and prioritize work.
• Define and optimize team workflows and delivery processes.
• Make and advocate for sound architecture and technology decisions.
• Foster a culture of open communication, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example in both technical and organizational aspects.