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Lead Developer / Tech Lead – Readiculous Product Team (EU-Based)

Mrs Wordsmith

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Posted 1 week ago

Join the world's silliest learning company, Mrs. Wordsmith, as a Tech Lead and lead the development of their Readiculous product, revolutionizing children's learning through humour and technology.

Overview

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No salary declared 😔

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Copenhagen (Hybrid)

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Expires at anytime

Mrs. Wordsmith is a unique company with a mission to make learning fun and engaging for kids, combining humor, illustration, animation and gaming. As a strategic Tech Lead for the Readiculous product team, based ideally in the EU (Copenhagen), you will bridge the gap between technical execution and product strategy.

Role Summary:

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of both the direct-to-consumer Unity version as well as the web-optimized schools version of Readiculous, with a particular focus on Javascript-based technologies.
  • Work closely with like-minded professionals in product management, game design, and UI/UX in the EU.
  • Mentor and foster a culture of technical excellence within the Readiculous team, consisting of both local and remote developers.
  • Take full ownership of the delivery of key milestones for the web version, ensuring a balance between quality, speed, and business priorities.

Role Requirements:

  • Previous role as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or Senior Developer with a strong focus on Javascript and web technologies such as React, Node.js, and Typescript.

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave and 5 Feriefridage Days.
  • A paid day off on your birthday.
  • Company closure between Christmas and New Year.
  • Company pension contribution.

Our vision Mrs Wordsmith’s vision is of a world in which kids laugh out loud as they learn. Our mission is to transform the way kids learn through the combination of humour, illustration, animation and gaming. We are the world’s silliest learning company.

The role We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Tech Lead to join the Readiculous product team, based in the EU (ideally Copenhagen). This pivotal role bridges technical execution and product strategy, driving the development of both our core (Unity) product and the “for schools” web version (Javascript-based).

Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Strategy Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of the D2C Unity version as well as web-optimized schools version of Readiculous, focusing on Javascript-based technologies.

Collaboration & Communication Embed technical leadership within the EU-based lead team for tight integration with product management, game design, and UI/UX.

Mentorship & Knowledge Building Foster a culture of technical excellence, coaching and mentoring a team of both local and remote developers across the Readiculous team.

Delivery & Execution Own the delivery of key milestones for the web (schools) version, balancing quality, speed, and business priorities.

Job requirements Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or Senior Developer with a strong focus on Javascript and web technologies (e.g., React, Node.js, Typescript).

Benefits 25 days annual leave 5 Feriefridage Days A paid day off for your birthday Company closure between Christmas and New year Company pension contribution

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