Lediga jobb Modoyo AB i Stockholm

World class programming is an art and a large part of a games studio's value is born between the keyboard and the hands of the programmer. That birthplace has to be enabled and nurtured. We are looking for an experienced programmer that has jumped through a few hoops and is excited to join a start-up and help guide the growth of a studio and its technical foundation.
What you’ll be doing
Contributing to many areas of the technical infrastructure supporting the game, including UI and Backend systems
Building tools to help the entire studio work more efficiently
Analyse new problems and design new solutions as the teams and projects grow
Helping a group of great people build a fun game!

What We'd Like to See
Previous experience within a Game Studio or Publisher, preferably one specialising in Live Services
Comfortable leading projects, turning feature requests into actionable plans, and working with user feedback to build the best products possible
Expertise working with C# and ASP.NET WebAPIs, ideally using .NET Core
Strong understanding of good WebAPI design principles and patterns, especially REST, GraphQL, and Websockets
Hands-on experience architecting and implementing backends on AWS
Good understanding of databases, especially scaling and query performance. Mysql/MariaDB preferred
Some experience with Infrastructure as Code. Bonus points if you have used Terraform!
Some knowledge of Javascript or Typescript to help support our Front End developers
A commitment to building software with Security and Stability as core features, not afterthoughts



About us
Modoyo means the Mojo Dojo; a place where we nurture stellar collaboration and an environment where the best ideas can crystallize and flourish.
We are a new studio in Stockholm, Sweden, founded by game industry veterans from EA, Sega, DICE, King, Avalanche, Mojang and more. Our strong intention is to grow an environment where the best ideas, conversations and collaborations make up the most creative and psychologically safe atmosphere in the industry.
Located centrally in Södermalm, our team consists of 30 talented game-makers of all levels, and we’re looking to grow our team with humble and positive industry drivers.
Benefits
Generous employee stock options(!)
30 paid vacation days (+ paid leave on “squeeze days”)
4500kr Wellbeing Allowance from your first day!
Complete flexibility in both work hours and hybrid remote location
Occupational pension
Life, Injury and Health insurance
Cozy office on the island of Södermalm, located in central Stockholm
Potentially the best colleagues you have ever had :)

Details
This is a full time position
We strongly prefer you to be based in Stockholm, Sweden. However, for the right talent and studio-fit we are open to finding solutions Visa mindre

Are you passionate about the gaming industry and its dynamic, ever-evolving landscape? Do you thrive on shaping and nurturing talent, fostering a vibrant company culture, and crafting a compelling brand identity? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As the Head of Talent, People and Brand at our studio, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our future by curating a talented team, championing our values, and defining our identity in the gaming world. Join us on our journey to create exceptional multiplayer games and make an impact in the gaming industry!


The Head of Talent, People and Brand is a critical leadership role that directly impacts the success and culture of our studio. Your expertise and guidance will shape our team, drive innovation, and ensure that we attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Additionally, your efforts in defining and promoting our brand will contribute to our studio's recognition and reputation, solidifying our position in multiplayer games.


What you’ll be doing
Work closely with the CEO to define all three functions of Talent Acquisition (TA), People and studio Branding.
Collaborate daily with the leads team to execute on all three functions operationally in the organization.
Lead and mentor a small TA team to ensure they excel in identifying, recruiting, and onboarding top talent.
Collaborate closely with department heads to understand their hiring needs and create effective recruitment strategies.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continually improve our recruitment processes.
Head up the People function, overseeing HR operations, guidelines, and programs to foster a positive and inclusive workplace.
Develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, well-being, and career development.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to create a diverse and welcoming studio culture.
Spearhead efforts to define and reinforce our company culture, ensuring alignment with our core values and goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to organize team-building events, training, and other cultural initiatives.
Define and produce our company and talent branding, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with our target audience.
Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote our studio's brand within the gaming community and industry.
Leverage your industry experience to recruit top talent in tech, dev-ops, art, design, and production roles.
Collaborate with department leads to identify skill requirements and assess candidates effectively.
Utilize data-driven approaches to streamline recruitment processes, analyze candidate data, and make informed decisions.
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and make data-backed improvements.
Utilize your deep understanding of multiplayer games to identify and attract talent with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in our projects.
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and trends to ensure our studio remains competitive.



What we’d like to see
5 years experience in the games industry
Experience leading a TA team
Experience heading up the People function
Experience with initiatives within company Culture
Experience defining and producing company and talent branding
Experience within DEI initiatives
Experience recruiting within tech, dev-ops, art, design, production
Comfortable with data driven recruitment (GSuite)
A deep understanding of multiplayer games Visa mindre

About the role
World class programming is an art and a large part of a games studio's value is born between the keyboard and the hands of the programmer. That birthplace has to be enabled and nurtured. We are looking for an experienced programmer that has jumped through a few hoops and is excited to join the team and help guide the growth of a studio and its technical foundation.
What you’ll be doing
Contributing to many areas of the technical infrastructure supporting the game, including UI and Backend systems
Building tools to help the entire studio work more efficiently
Helping analyse new problems and design new solutions as the teams and projects grow
Helping a group of great people build a fun game!

What we’d like to see
Previous experience within a Game Studio or Publisher, preferably one specialising in Live Service or Free to Play games
Comfortable working with Node.js, either Javascript or Typescript
Strong understanding of good WebAPI design principles and patterns, especially REST, GraphQL, and Websockets
Hands-on experience building backends on AWS
Good understanding of Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform
Some understanding of databases, especially scaling and query performance. Mysql/MariaDB preferred
A commitment to building software with Security and Stability as core features, not afterthoughts Visa mindre