Lead Unity Game Developer (Technical Lead)!

Kidiyo (https://kidiyo.com/) encourages young children (toddlers and preschoolers aged 2-6 years old) to discover playful ways they can help nature through continuous new adventures. The Kidiyo mobile app and Kidiyo.com web platform are our core products along with the Kidiyo children's picture books and adventure boxes.

Young children will learn with their favorite Kidiyo animals (Walter the Whale, Kelly the Crab, Beatrix the Bee and many more) through educational games, videos, interactive stories and music on the Kidiyo mobile app. The Kidiyo mobile app also links to many other adventurous activities that take young children off the screen.

Using the power of play, our ambition is to help young children explore the world, fuel curiosity, go on adventures, and become a superhero for our planet's future. As a part of Kids Worldwide Edutainment (registered in The Hague, Netherlands), we are passionate about helping children learn through play while delivering excellent customer experience.


We are seeking a Fully-Remote Lead Unity Game Developer (Technical Lead) for Kidiyo. This role will be based remotely in India.

As the Lead Unity Game Developer (Technical Lead), you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end agile software development process of the Kidiyo mobile app (iOS and Android) and Kidiyo.com web platform (Wordpress). This would entail executing the Kidiyo product roadmap with a focus on implementing product features and releases to continuously improve user experience and key product metrics.

The ultimate goal is to take the Kidiyo child-friendly "play-to-learn" experience to unprecedented heights by providing the best user experience. You will also be collaborating with the team to deliver projects based on user and business impact.

You will determine your work hours. Once determined, you will stick to the agreed work hours. Your work hours may be adjusted in joint consultation.

You will work directly with Kidiyo’s Business Lead and UX/UI Designer. The Lead Unity Game Developer (Technical Lead) will also have a Unity Game Developer as a direct report. Collaboratively to increase conversion metrics, you will also work with the Marketing team.

You will largely work independently. Communication via email, chat or video call will take place as required. Weekly video calls will be scheduled to discuss progress.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end agile software development process of the Kidiyo mobile app (iOS and Android) and Kidiyo.com web platform (Wordpress)
  • Execute the Kidiyo product roadmap with a focus on implementing product features and releases to continuously improve user experience and key product metrics
  • Develop high-quality interactive mobile app for young children; build, integrate and maintain other softwares and services (website, backend services, CMS, payment, etc.) for a seamless Kidiyo user experience
  • Collaborate with the Kidiyo team (Business Lead and UX/UI Designer) to deliver projects based on user and business impact
  • Identify and resolve any technical challenges in current and future releases


    Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience building and deploying high-quality software applications with maintainable and scalable codes (stateful frontend UIs and robust backend systems)
  • Experience in mobile game development using Unity as game engine (C#), mobile app publishing and management (App Store Connect and Google Play Console), web development (Wordpress) and Firebase as backend service
  • Strong experience in technical project management
  • Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Affinity for games and children's media - building fun, secure and child-friendly applications for the corresponding target users (children 2-6 year olds and parents)
  • Commercially-driven creative and pragmatic problem solver with an analytical mindset
  • Ability to work independently with strong work ethic and attention to details


    Conditions:

  • Agreement of service: Freelance contract. The objective is to work together for the long term
  • Requirement to comply with applicable laws as a freelancer or independent contractor in respective country of residence
  • Work hours per week: 40 hours
  • Work location: India
  • Work environment: Dedicated quiet workspace without distractions
  • Work equipment: Usage of own laptop or desktop computer with access to reliable high-speed internet


    Application Process:

    Please send your application to talent@kidsworldwideedutainment.comwith the following documents:

  • Resume / CV (in English)
  • Cover letter (in English). In your cover letter, please state your earliest start date and your expected monthly salary (for 40 hours per week in EUR or local currency)

    Selected candidates will be invited for an initial screening call and followed by interview(s) with the team. We are a fully-remote team. The entire hiring process will take place remotely via video calls (Google Meet).

    All applications are treated with the utmost discretion. By sending an application, you understand that your data will be solely held and used for the purposes of candidacy consideration by Kidiyo and Kids Worldwide Edutainment’s Group of Companies.