MoveUp Recruitment agency

Full-time, b2b contract, 3 steps to the job offer.

Team: up to 20 employees, R&D team (5 devs)
 

Position Overview: We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join our talented development team. You will work on both the front-end and back-end to develop and maintain our web applications. This role is perfect for someone who has a strong foundation in Front or Back or both development sides, and is excited about learning and growing within a startup environment.

We use up-to-date technologies, our stack includes React, and NodeJS, and all of our services run in an AWS environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy new features.
• Develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in web development.

Requirements:

- At least 5+ years of experience in software development

- Experience with React JS, Javascript, CSS, HTML, NodeJS

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- Nice to have: experience with AWS cloud development (Lambda, DynamoDB, Serverless framework)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and methods.
• Ability to learn fest.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a startup or in a challenging environment.
  
  What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
  
  How to Apply: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please send your resume.
  
  Our company is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

On a mission to revolutionize the $365 billion game industry by creating a cutting-edge Gen AI product that takes video ads production to the next level. Our unique technology, leveraging genetic machine learning models and GAI capabilities, empowers game companies to effortlessly produce high-performing video ads, new game levels, and complete game mechanics at an unprecedented scale.

Key Responsibilities:

● Work in Unity to effortlessly duplicate and emulate any game's original development environment.

● Utilize AfterEffects to create visually stunning and compelling video ads.

● Apply your creative flair to produce engaging ads tailored for mobile games 2D\3D.

● Bring artistic inclinations to the forefront of ad production, contributing to company`s innovative approach.

Requirements:

● Proficient experience working in Unity; you feel at home in the Unity environment.

● Demonstrable expertise in AfterEffects.

● Proven track record in producing ads for mobile games.

● Artistic inclinations that shine through your work.

Bonus Points for:

○ If you're an avid player of mobile games, we'd love to hear about your gaming experiences!

The company is where creativity meets technology, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of game industry ads. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries, apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

PS regarding Unity:
Focusing on animation, organization, inserting objects and arranging them, materials, shaders, lighting, and cameras. Understanding prefabs and how they work in Unity. Particles, Everything related to the visual side of the software, not its programming/coding side.

📧 Send your resume and portfolio to me.

We are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the $365 billion game industry. Our disruptive Gen AI technology is transforming video ad production, making it up to 10x more efficient. By effortlessly duplicating and emulating any game’s development environment, we enable game companies to automatically create high-performing video ads, new game levels, and entire game mechanics at scale. Through our integration of Generative AI and genetic machine learning models, we are showing incredible results with major game companies, consistently delivering 10x improvements in key metrics. Now, we’re looking for a Motion Designer to join our team and help shape the future of game ads.

Your Responsibilities:
As a Motion Designer, you will:

• Work within Unity to create and optimize dynamic, engaging ads for mobile games.
• Utilize AfterEffects to enhance video ads, ensuring they are visually compelling and aligned with the marketing strategy.
• Collaborate closely with game developers and marketing teams to design high-quality assets for ad campaigns.
• Apply your artistic skills to elevate the aesthetic quality of the ads, balancing creativity with performance optimization.
• Continuously iterate on ads based on performance metrics and feedback, ensuring maximum efficiency and engagement.

Key Requirements:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Proficiency in Unity: You should feel confident working within the Unity environment to create and modify assets for video ads.
• Experience with AfterEffects: Strong knowledge and usage of AfterEffects to create polished video content.
• Background in mobile game ads: At least 1 year of professional experience in producing ads for games, ideally mobile games.
• A creative mindset with artistic inclinations, bringing unique visual perspectives to the table.
• Bonus: You are an avid mobile gamer yourself, with a deep understanding of game mechanics and audiences.

Benefits:
We care about our employees’ well-being and growth. We offer:

• 20 days of vacation annually, plus all national holidays.
• 10 days of sick leave per calendar year.
• Paid software licenses and tools necessary for your work.
• A dynamic, remote-friendly work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.

Full-time, long-term cooperation, 3 steps to the job offer.

Team: up to 25 employees.
 

Position Overview:
The company is a fast-moving, innovative startup revolutionizing the way businesses communicate through video. As they resume their growth trajectory, we are looking for top-tier engineering talent to join their R&D team and help shape the future of their product. They thrive in a high-intensity, hands-on environment, and we are looking for developers who do the same.
 

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Full-Stack Engineer with strong experience, a product mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup culture. You will work closely with product, data, sales, and customers to design and build high-impact features that delight our users.
 

This is a full-time, in-office role with no remote work option. Candidates must be ready for a high-commitment, startup-style work culture with result goals.
 

What You'll Do:

• Develop features end-to-end: from grooming, design reviews, coding, and testing, to deployment and monitoring in production
• Lead the development of groundbreaking features that deliver tangible customer impact
• Play a key role in architectural decisions and long-term technical planning
• Mentor other developers and lead by example in writing clean, scalable, maintainable code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, support, sales) throughout the development lifecycle
   

What You Bring:

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience
• Proven ability to lead features from design to delivery
• Exceptional communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Strong React.js, JavaScript, CSS/HTML, and Node.js experience
• Background at a top-tier tech company or high-impact startup
• Strong professional references
• Willingness to work long hours and fully commit to a demanding environment
   

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI technologies or AI-driven product development
• Familiarity with AWS cloud development (Lambda, DynamoDB, Serverless framework)
• Previous exposure to Styled Components and modern front-end tooling
   

Why Join Them?

• A chance to make a real impact as part of a lean, driven team
• Opportunities to shape the future of the product and tech stack
• Above-market compensation for exceptional talent
• An intellectually stimulating environment with like-minded professionals
   

Application Process:

This is a selective and competitive hiring process. Please ensure your application includes:

• A resume/CV
• A tailored cover letter (required) explaining your motivation, key achievements, and what you can bring to the team.

If recruitment drives you, you love the challenge in it, if you are a passionate person and interested in joining a technical recruitment boutique agency we would be happy to have an opportunity of working with you

MoveUp is a dynamic and boutique recruitment agency with offices in Tel Aviv, Budapest, specializing in sourcing top-tier IT talent for a wide range of clients across the continent. We pride ourselves on our tailored approach, understanding the unique needs of each client, and connecting them with the best IT professionals in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive HANDS ON sourcing and ongoing relationship management with the existing pool of candidates ( ability to present first candidates within 3 days)
• Conduct in-depth HR interviews with candidates to assess their qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for client organizations, write summaries, and prepare resume
• Collaborate with an account manager and TL to understand clients' hiring needs and specific job requirements, as well as help through the whole recruitment process including setting up interviews between clients and candidates and answering any client's questions
• Write and post job descriptions on various platforms, utilizing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, and career opportunities.
• Facilitate and negotiate the offer process with candidates.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in IT and recruitment practices.
   

Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g., social media recruiting, LinkedIn, job boards, Boolean search, etc.)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in IT recruitment, preferably within a recruitment agency or outstaffing company
• Proven experience of recruitment in EU / CEE
• Experience of working in outstaffing or recruitment agency
• Strong understanding of IT terminologies and trends ( different tech stacks, libraries, frameworks)
• Experience in negotiations and high rate of acceptance offers by candidates
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, initiative, customer-oriented and result-driven
• Ability to multi-task and manage a number of 5 - 8 open roles in parallel
• High level of English ( at least B2)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid vacation and sickness days, national holidays
• The large set of tools assisting in reaching business goals

About Us
The company is an innovative game development studio focused on creating immersive 3D mobile gaming experiences. We are currently in the early development stages of an ambitious new project, powered by our proprietary game engine. Our international team includes developers, game designers, and 3D artists from Ukraine, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
We are deeply committed to making an impact beyond gaming. Our latest project - a mobile game inspired by real events in Ukraine - aims to support humanitarian efforts, with 100% of net proceeds going towards Ukraine relief efforts.

About the Role
We are looking for a passionate Game Developer with extensive modding experience to join our team. This is not a typical game dev role - we need someone who has deep hands-on experience with game modding, particularly in Skyrim or Fallout (FO), and is highly skilled in Python or another relevant tehnology.
If you've spent countless hours tweaking, optimizing, and modding games, and you’re also proficient in Python development, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and integrate game mechanics and modding tools into our proprietary game engine.
Work closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to create a seamless gaming experience.
Utilize modding expertise to optimize asset integration, scripting, and gameplay adjustments.
Contribute to game development workflows, including source control and collaboration tools.
Assist in game balancing, debugging, and optimization.

Requirements

✅ Passion for game modding and deep understanding of modding communities.
✅ Extensive modding experience (preferably in Skyrim or Fallout), including managing 100+ mods in a single setup using mod managers.
✅ Hands-on experience with modding tools such as BodySlide, FNIS, Nemesis.
✅ Strong Python programming skills or another relevant, preferably with production-level experience.
✅ Understanding of source control systems (e.g., Git) and why they are essential for development.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
➕ Experience with S.T.E.P. (Skyrim Total Enhancement Project).
➕ Familiarity with game development workflows (e.g., asset pipelines, engine scripting).
➕ Experience working with custom game engines or modifying existing ones.
➕ Prior experience in 3D game development.

Benefits
Work on a meaningful game project that contributes to a real-world cause.
Be part of an international, passionate, and creative team.
Opportunity to turn your modding expertise into a professional game development career.
Freedom to influence game design with your modding experience.

If you’ve spent countless hours modding games and are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in professional game development, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now and join our mission to create an impactful gaming experience!

We are developing an innovative, conversational voice-based AI tailored for the restaurant industry. Our AI-powered solution is designed to enhance customer interactions, increase efficiency, and improve overall service quality. Our first major deployment focuses on automating order-taking in Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), reducing employee workload while driving higher sales and a seamless customer experience.
 

What You’ll Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in Python
• Strong background in software design and backend development
• Hands-on experience deploying multiple production projects
• Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
• Key qualities: Leadership skills, High performer, team player, fast learner, strong ownership mentality, and great communication skills
   

Bonus Qualifications:

• Architect-level experience with deep system design knowledge
• Familiarity with gRPC, Async IO, WebRTC
• Experience with Ansible
   

About the Role:

Our backend is fully developed in Python, running in a cloud-based Kubernetes environment. Unlike traditional backend systems that primarily interact with a UI, this system is responsible for processing real-time audio streams and executing complex AI-driven algorithms.

The role involves:

• Designing and implementing key backend components, focusing on distributed architecture, concurrency, and high-performance scaling
• Optimizing real-time data processing for AI-driven applications
• Ensuring backend reliability, scalability, and efficiency in a production environment
   

We are committed to building an exceptional team that values diversity, innovation, and excellence.

If you’re passionate about AI, real-time systems, and backend development at scale, we’d love to hear from you!

Hiring Process:

1. Home Task 
2. Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager (including discussion of the test task)
3. HR Interview

Benefits:

• 20 days of vacation annually, in addition to national holidays
• 10 days of sick leave per calendar year
• Coverage for necessary software licenses and tools

Company Overview: At our company, we are revolutionizing the $365 billion gaming industry through our groundbreaking Generative AI technology. We enhance video ad production, achieving up to 10 times greater efficiency. Our technology allows for the effortless duplication and emulation of any game’s development environment, enabling game developers to automatically create high-performing video ads, new game levels, and complete game mechanics at scale. With our integration of Generative AI and genetic machine learning models, we are delivering remarkable results for major game companies, consistently improving key metrics tenfold. We are currently seeking a Motion Designer to join our team and contribute to the future of game advertising.

Your Responsibilities: As a Motion Designer, you will:

• Utilize Unity to create and optimize engaging, dynamic ads for mobile games.
• Enhance video ads using AfterEffects, ensuring visual appeal and alignment with marketing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with game developers and marketing teams to design high-quality assets for ad campaigns.
• Apply your artistic skills to enhance the aesthetic quality of ads while balancing creativity with performance optimization.

Key Requirements: We are looking for candidates with:

• Proficiency in Unity: Comfortable navigating the Unity environment to create and modify video ad assets.
• Experience with AfterEffects: Strong knowledge and practical experience in using AfterEffects for polished video content.
• Background in mobile game advertising: At least 1 year of professional experience in producing ads for video games, preferably for mobile platforms.
• A creative mindset with artistic inclinations, capable of presenting unique visual perspectives.
• Bonus: An enthusiastic mobile gamer with an in-depth understanding of game mechanics and target audiences.

Hiring Process: We aim for a streamlined and transparent hiring process, which includes:

• Home Task (Optional): You may be requested to complete a task showcasing your skills, to be discussed during the Technical Interview.
• Technical Interview: An in-depth conversation with the Hiring Manager, including a review of your portfolio and optional test task.
• HR Interview: A final discussion with our HR team to ensure alignment on expectations, culture, and values.

Benefits: We prioritize our employees' well-being and professional growth by offering:

• 20 days of vacation annually, plus all national holidays
• 10 days of sick leave per year
• Coverage for necessary software licenses and tools
• A dynamic, remote-friendly work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere

About MoveUp Recruitment Agency: MoveUp is a rapidly growing international boutique recruitment agency specializing in technical headhunting and placement for product companies only. With our international presence, MoveUp is a recognized leader in technical recruiting and talent acquisition across Eastern and Central Europe and has been ranked among the top 10 Technical Recruitment Agencies by Clutch, as well as being recognized as one of the top 30 HR services worldwide.

About the Role

A forward-thinking company is on a mission to revolutionize the $365B gaming industry by harnessing the power of Generative AI. Their technology is transforming how game studios produce playable ads and game content - making the process up to 10x faster and more efficient. Now, they’re looking for an experienced HTML5 Game Developer to help bring this vision to life.
 

If you're passionate about creating immersive 2D and 3D interactive experiences and excited by the idea of building the future of playable ads and game content using cutting-edge tools - this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
 

🎯 What You’ll Do
 

• Develop engaging playable ads and mini-games using modern HTML5 frameworks such as Phaser, Three.js, PlayCanvas, Cocos creator or any other tool you're comfortable with.
• Collaborate with design and creative teams to translate concepts into polished, high-performance 2D/3D experiences.
• Optimize game assets and runtime performance to ensure smooth play across a broad range of devices.
• Continuously enhance gameplay mechanics and interactivity to drive engagement and ad effectiveness.
• Work cross-functionally to meet project goals and deliverables on time.
   

✅ What They’re Looking For
 

• 3+ years of professional experience in HTML5 game development or playable ad production.
• Solid understanding of 2D and 3D game development, including asset pipelines and interactive animation.
• Hands-on experience with Phaser, Three.js, PlayCanvas, or similar frameworks (tool choice is flexible!).
• Creativity and enthusiasm for building interactive content that resonates with both players and advertisers.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, eager to contribute in a fast-moving, innovative environment.
   

💡 Why Apply?
 

This is your chance to:

• Join a company that’s redefining how games and ads are built through Gen AI and machine learning.
• Work on creative, high-impact projects that push the boundaries of interactive advertising.
• Have flexibility in your tools and approach - they care more about outcomes than frameworks.
• Contribute to an innovative team that values autonomy, experimentation, and meaningful collaboration.
   

🌟 Ready to level up your career?
Don’t wait - send in your CV today and be part of a team that’s transforming the future of gaming one playable ad at a time!

 Full-time, remote, b2b, long-term cooperation.

 

About Them

They are dedicated to innovation in gaming and technology, committed to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences through cutting-edge development. Their mission focuses on creating scalable, high-performance systems and tools that power immersive gameplay while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
 

Position Summary

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Developer to lead the development of scalable game backends and oversee the creation of advanced tools for game management. As a Senior Developer, you will guide a team of developers in designing robust, high-performance systems while promoting technical excellence and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance game backends.
• Build and enhance tools for administration and game monitoring.
• Triage and resolve production incidents, ensuring uptime and system stability.
• Monitor system health and performance to proactively detect issues.
• Lead debugging and resolution of complex technical problems.
• Help and guide team members to foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical goals and deliverables.
  
   

Requirements
 

• 7+ years of .NET development experience.
• Expertise in Web API ASP.NET Core and .NET 7+.
• Proven experience with both Monolithic and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Deep understanding of AWS services.
• Experience designing and implementing high-load, scalable backend architectures.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and WebSockets.
• Strong SQL and Entity Framework skills.
• Experience with Docker containerization and orchestration.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the gaming industry or developing gaming-related platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms or cross-cloud integrations.
  
   

What They Offer
 

• A collaborative, innovative, and exciting work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Additional perks such as flexible working hours and remote options.
  
   

Join Them
 

If you are passionate about building high-quality game backends and leading a talented team to create unforgettable gaming experiences, this is your chance to make a real impact. This is truly a great company, supported by investors from highly successful enterprises, offering outstanding opportunities for career growth and professional success.

They are dedicated to innovation in gaming and technology, committed to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences through cutting-edge development. Their mission focuses on creating scalable, high-performance systems and tools that power immersive gameplay while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

Position Summary

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Developer to lead the development of scalable game backends and oversee the creation of advanced tools for game management. As a technical leader, you will guide a team of developers in designing robust, high-performance systems while promoting technical excellence and teamwork.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance game backends.
• Build and enhance tools for administration and game monitoring.
• Triage and resolve production incidents, ensuring uptime and system stability.
• Monitor system health and performance to proactively detect issues.
• Lead debugging and resolution of complex technical problems.
• Mentor and guide team members to foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical goals and deliverables.
  
  Requirements
• 7+ years of .NET development experience.
• Expertise in Web API http://ASP.NET  Core and .NET 7+.
• Proven experience with both Monolithic and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Deep understanding of AWS services.
• Experience designing and implementing high-load, scalable backend architectures.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and WebSockets.
• Strong SQL and Entity Framework skills.
• Experience with Docker containerization and orchestration.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the gaming industry or developing gaming-related platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms or cross-cloud integrations.

Benefits

A collaborative, innovative, and exciting work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Additional perks such as flexible working hours and remote options.
 

Join Them

If you are passionate about building high-quality game backends and leading a talented team to create unforgettable gaming experiences, this is your chance to make a real impact. This is truly a great company, supported by investors from highly successful enterprises, offering outstanding opportunities for career growth and professional success.

English level: Upper Intermediate+

Interview process:

1. HR 10-15 min call (initial call MoveUp, with the pitch about the company)
2. Home task (need to be send by MoveUP) for few hours - depends on candidate skillset (to see code quality and type of work, how he manage tasks, etc)
3. Interview with CTO on soft skills + tech questions ( as a conversation).
   Job offer

About:

They are dedicated to innovation in gaming and technology, committed to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences through cutting-edge development. Their mission focuses on creating scalable, high-performance systems and tools that power immersive gameplay while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

Position Summary

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Developer to lead the development of scalable game backends and oversee the creation of advanced tools for game management. As a technical leader, you will guide a team of developers in designing robust, high-performance systems while promoting technical excellence and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance game backends.
• Build and enhance tools for administration and game monitoring.
• Triage and resolve production incidents, ensuring uptime and system stability.
• Monitor system health and performance to proactively detect issues.
• Lead debugging and resolution of complex technical problems.
• Mentor and guide team members to foster professional growth.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical goals and deliverables.

   

Requirements

• 7+ years of .NET development experience.
• Expertise in Web API http://ASP.NET Core and .NET 7+.
• Proven experience with both Monolithic and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Deep understanding of AWS services.
• Experience designing and implementing high-load, scalable backend architectures.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and WebSockets.
• Strong SQL and Entity Framework skills.
• Experience with Docker containerization and orchestration.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the gaming industry or developing gaming-related platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of other cloud platforms or cross-cloud integrations.

   

What They Offer

• A collaborative, innovative, and exciting work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Additional perks such as flexible working hours and remote options.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our dev department. Our backend is developed all in Python running in the cloud over k8s. It's not a typical backend interacting with a UI frontend, handling audio streams in real-time. Our systems integrate with a large number of third party services. Because of the myriad of challenges and the fast pace of a startup, each team member gets to experience a lot of professional growth and ownership. About the role:

In this role, you will:
● Integrate with new POS systems and digital menu boards
● Build data pipelines to process restaurant menus
● Support existing integrations and pipelines
● Debug and solve complex customer issues
● Lead communication with integration partners to deliver the integrations
● Estimate, plan and deliver the integration projects
● Handle a large set of complex and diverse customer issues
● Create documentation for integrations

Qualifications:
● BSc in Software Development or equivalent industry experience
● 5+ years experience in Python

● 3+ years experience in React
● Strong backend development and software architecture skills
● Experience in developing and deploying multiple projects used in production
● Proficient with Async IO
● Experience with CI/CD, Clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure), Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, 3rd Party API integrations
● Experience with Data Pipelines, ETL
● Prior experience working in startups
● 2+ years of experience as a tech lead or team lead

Bonus:
● Knowledge of concurrency
● Experience with React

Qualities We're Looking For
● Resilience – being able to balance planned work with real-time issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
● Strong communication skills – in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce crisp and clear documentation
● Problem solver
● Strong ownership and independence
● Team player
● Fast
● Star Performer
● Passionate about their work

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our dev department. Our backend is developed all in Python running in the cloud over k8s. It's not a typical backend interacting with a UI frontend, handling audio streams in real-time. Our systems integrate with a large number of third party services. Because of the myriad of challenges and the fast pace of a startup, each team member gets to experience a lot of professional growth and ownership. About the role:

In this role, you will:
● Integrate with new POS systems and digital menu boards
● Build data pipelines to process restaurant menus
● Support existing integrations and pipelines
● Debug and solve complex customer issues
● Lead communication with integration partners to deliver the integrations
● Estimate, plan and deliver the integration projects
● Handle a large set of complex and diverse customer issues
● Create documentation for integrations

Qualifications:
● BSc in Software Development or equivalent industry experience
● 5+ years experience in Python
● Strong backend development and software architecture skills
● Experience in developing and deploying multiple projects used in production
● Proficient with Async IO
● Experience with CI/CD, Clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure), Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, 3rd Party API integrations
● Experience with Data Pipelines, ETL
● Prior experience working in startups
● 2+ years of experience as a tech lead or team lead

Bonus:
● Knowledge of concurrency
● Experience with React

Qualities We're Looking For
● Resilience – being able to balance planned work with real-time issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
● Strong communication skills – in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce crisp and clear documentation
● Problem solver
● Strong ownership and independence
● Team player
● Fast
● Star Performer
● Passionate about their work

We're looking for a Creative Strategist with strong domain expertise in mobile gaming and digital performance creative to lead the strategic direction of our ad creative efforts. This person will serve as a trusted advisor across teams, owning the strategic thinking, research, ideation, and delivery planning that powers our best-performing ad content.

You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Creative Teams, and Customer Success to shape our high-performing video ads strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Ownership & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Act as a creative and domain expert—advise on best practices, drive creative solutions, and lead innovation.
• Work closely with Product, CS, and Creative Leads to define strategies, priorities, and development plans
• Provide creative and strategic input for PRDs (Product Requirement Documents), driven by insights and analytics

Market Research & Insights

• Conduct ongoing market research and competitive analysis to stay on top of trends
• Translate insights into actionable concepts and ideas across multiple game genres and formats
• Deliver trend analysis and domain insights to inform internal decisions and innovation

Performance-Focused Execution & Guidance

• Approve and guide initial deliveries—ensuring strong strategy alignment and meeting client requirements
• Evaluate concepts based on performance potential and data, rather than subjective preferences
• Approach every challenge and opportunity—with creative solutions and a proactive mindset and ownership
• Lead ideation sessions for new creative directions and campaigns, driven by objective thinking and aligned with data and performance goals
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with autonomy, ownership, and clarity

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of proven experience in creative strategy or user acquisition within the mobile gaming or creative marketing performance
• Deep domain knowledge of mobile gaming and creative content for performance marketing
• Proficiency in English—you’ll write, present, and collaborate globally
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and drive each forward with strategic clarity
• Strong communication and collaboration skills—you work well with Creative, Product, and CS
• A confident, self-sufficient thinker and doer—you take ownership and move things forward

• A true problem-solver with the creative intuition and fluent in data analysis

   

The Role

• A dedicated expert in mobile gaming ad strategy, with deep knowledge of game mechanics, player psychology, and performance marketing data.
• A strategic thinker who bridges insights across Product, Creative, and Customer Success.
• An independent advisor whose sole focus is to reflect what’s needed based on data—rather than speculations or subjective opinions.
• A single point of ownership for data-driven creative direction, ensuring all concepts are on-brand and optimized for performance.
• Drives cross-team alignment on ad strategy, trend insights, and campaign roadmaps, especially for new games.
• Translates performance data into the creative process: leads ideation sessions, reviews first videos, and keeps the ad pipeline cutting-edge and player-focused.
• Advises on creative tools, skills, or assets based on new game needs or market trends.

• Supports existing games with all of the above when there are clear struggles—primary focus will be on onboarding new games.

   

Responsibilities

Strategy & Ideation

• Provide insights to support PRD creation and sync with Product teams to align on features and dev goals.
• Build strategic roadmaps for new games—from first deliveries through the first month—to ensure impactful onboarding.
• Lead ideation and brainstorming sessions to generate fresh, audience-tailored ad concepts.
• Review and approve first video ads, ensuring they align with strategic and performance goals.
• Ideate the first concept rounds, then guide Creative Leads on future ideations and support the creative direction of initial deliveries.

Market Trends & Insights

• Analyze key metrics (CTR, CPI, ROAS) and recommend optimizations or new test directions based on performance.
• Share insights with stakeholders (CS and Creative) to empower better decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor and knowledge hub.
• Ensure new game strategies and roadmaps are data-driven—not assumption-based.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across the Astra team.
• Advise clients strategically when high-level input is needed.

Improvement & Innovation

• Continuously seek out tools or techniques that can improve video quality and efficiency.
• Creative strategies and decision-making will be tied to KPIs to ensure ongoing growth and accountability.
• Identify negative trends in performance and build a strategic plan to reverse them.

Main Efforts

• New games
• Bad performance
• Categories / genres

Actual Work Overview

• Definitions For Development - Identify key game features from Sales and research, and define them for the PRD.
• Roadmaps Collaboration - Help the CS team create and update ad rollout plan for each game, from the first videos to long-term performance strategy.
• Creative Strategy Sessions - Lead frequent strategic thinking sessions with team leads to align on creative direction, campaign goals, and industry-level market trends.
• Ideation Optimization -
  • Ideation Knowledge Hub - Serve as the go-to expert on ideation techniques, advising Creative Leads and CS on best practices.
  • Cross-Project Learning - Capture lessons learned from each campaign and share insights to continually refine our brainstorming processes.

• New Games Strategy & Approval -

  For the first three deliveries: performance alignment video, 1st and 2nd deliveries:

  • Define the creative approach in collaboration with stakeholders - CS.
  • Ideate concepts in collaboration with stakeholders - Team Leads.
  • Participate in the approval process for all three deliveries.
  • Participate in performance alignment sessions with the client to ensure strategic and creative alignment.
• Analyze underperforming creatives - review samples, identify issues, and provide recommendations.
• Creative Insights - Continuously research market trends and competitor strategies to suggest ideas for creative improvement.
• Act as an expert in client sessions - Present new creative approaches and clearly explain the rationale behind them.
• Explore Capabilities - Continuously search for new concepts, strategies, and ideas to strengthen our exploration and innovation efforts.
• Cross-Functional Documentation - Maintain a centralized playbook of best practices, ideation techniques, and creative templates to support the Astra team and improve efficiency
• Advice on Tool & Innovation- Suggest new tools, techniques, or AI hacks to speed up production and raise quality.