Lead Flutter Developer

Backgammon Galaxy (backgammongalaxy.com) is a fast-growing platform for playing Backgammon on web and mobile. With a thriving community of 130,000+ users, we’re on an ambitious path to grow even further.

We’re a remote-first start-up with a focus on innovation, flexibility, and asynchronous collaboration. Our tech team embraces modern development practices to deliver high-quality experiences to our players.

We’re looking for a proactive and highly skilled Lead Flutter Developer to join our team full-time. As a Lead Developer, you’ll guide the mobile development team, shape the architecture, and deliver a top-tier app experience for Backgammon lovers around the world.

🔹 Note: This is a direct hire position. Agencies and outsourcing companies will not be considered.

📍 Remote | Full-time | Time zones: UTC to UTC+5

🔧 Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow our mobile development team.
• Define the technical vision and architecture for our mobile app.
• Build and maintain the Backgammon Galaxy App using Flutter for iOS and Android.
• Own the entire mobile development lifecycle — from concept to deployment and beyond.
• Maintain a single, scalable codebase with high-quality documentation.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure stability and performance.
• Work closely with designers and other developers to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Embrace automation and declarative development practices to reduce manual work.
• Stay current with emerging mobile technologies and propose improvements.

✅ Required Skills & Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading a mobile dev team with successful deliveries.
• Strong Flutter and Dart expertise.
• Demonstrated experience with publishing Flutter apps to both iOS and Android stores.
• Deep understanding of UI/UX and mobile app architecture.
• Experience with:
• Authentication systems (OAuth2, etc.)
• WebViews and secure web content integration
• Network protocols: HTTP, WebSockets, XMPP
• Native Android (Kotlin/Java) and iOS (Swift/Obj-C)
• Version control with Git
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in start-up environments.
• Background in game development or a strong interest in gaming platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and ReactJS for occasional collaboration with the web team.
• Strong grasp of Android and iOS ecosystems.

🌍 Why Join Us?

• Work on a platform with a growing global user base of 130,000+ players.
• Join a remote-first, async-friendly company that values autonomy and flexibility.
• Make a direct impact on a product loved by a passionate community.
• Be part of a collaborative team that prioritizes learning, ownership, and innovation.

🎯 Ready to lead and shape the future of mobile backgammon?

Apply now and help us build the next generation of competitive digital board games.