Game Client Team Lead
Job Title: Game Client Team Lead
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia - Hybrid (3 days office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Technology
Reports to: Head of Development
Why Playnetic?
Playnetic is an innovative and fast-growing player in the iGaming industry. We create cutting-edge casino games and technology that entertain millions of players worldwide, combining creativity, quality, and innovation at every step. Our gaming content is built around our core values: quality gaming, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery to our partners.
With a global mindset, we’re committed to building engaging products and an inspiring workplace where teams can thrive.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Game Client Team Lead to lead our client-side development team and ensure the reliable and timely delivery of our games. This role is primarily focused on technical leadership, team management, and delivery coordination, while staying sufficiently hands-on to support architectural decisions and complex technical challenges.
You will lead a team of 6–7 client developers with mixed seniority, mentor their growth, and help maintain high engineering standards. Our current client engine is Java-based, and we are gradually transitioning toward a PIXI.js-based client. You will play a key role in supporting this evolution, helping the team adapt while ensuring stability and delivery continuity.
You will have ownership over team processes, engineering practices, and technical tools, while working within our established client framework and collaborating closely with technical leadership on architectural decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the client side development team
Provide technical direction and resolve complex engineering challenges
Ensure and maintain high quality coding standards
Mentor and coach developers to support their carrier growth and skill development
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of game releases
Define and monitor team and individual developer goals aligned with broader business and technical objectives
Drive improvements to engineering processes and collaboration models
Design and implement new engine features and reusable systems for future scalability
Hiring, onboarding and mentoring employees
Deliverables
Reliable and timely delivery of client features and games aligned with the roadmap
Manage and optimize team capacity to support delivery goals
Team growth and retention including and mentoring developers
Consistent team stability and output during major organization changes
Smooth adoption of new technologies and workflows during the engine transition
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience in client-side software development
Experience leading or mentoring developers
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience maintaining and improving existing systems
Ability to balance delivery, technical quality, and team support
Strong communication and leadership skills
Fluent English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in game development
Experience working with Java and JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience with PIXI.js or similar rendering frameworks
Experience working with custom engines
Experience supporting teams through technology transitions
What we offer:
Real Impact: We’re small enough that your voice is heard — your contributions directly shape how we build, and you’ll have real opportunities to make your mark.
Autonomy & Ownership: We trust your expertise and give you the ownership to do your best work your way, with no micromanagement.
Supportive Leadership & Flat Hierarchy: A collaborative, open environment led by accessible managers who prioritize mentorship, psychological safety, and removing blockers.
Fast-Track Growth: As we scale, your career scales with us — we actively support professional development, training, and progression.
Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and extra holiday for well-being.
- Locations
- Tbilisi
- Remote status
- Hybrid