Server Tools Lead, Central Tech - Supercell Oy - Distans - Globalt

We are looking for an experienced Server Tools Lead to join our central Game Tech organization. This role is central to empowering our server tools team to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality backend solutions that serve all our live games. You will play a key role in ensuring our team remains motivated, aligned, and equipped to do their best work. The Server Tools team is mainly responsible for our internal engine server framework, server build and deployment tooling. It also builds and maintains tooling used for game backend development, testing and observability. Reporting to the Head of Game Engine, you will be responsible for shaping the vision, identity, and strategy for the team. You will deeply understand the needs and requirements of all our live games regarding their server tools, and translate those into an aligned and prioritized roadmap for your team. More specifically, you will be responsible for building, nurturing, and guiding a high-performing team of server engineers. You will help them stay focused on priorities, remove obstacles, and create a sustainable environment that fosters collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and greatly enjoys working in a central enabling function with multiple stakeholder groups. What You’ll Be DoingPeople Leadership & RecruitmentFoster a strong team culture built on trust, accountability, and shared purpose.Lead with empathy and clarity, setting clear expectations and direction.Define roles and responsibilities within the team and identify staffing needs.Own the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, and trial periods.Mentor and support team members by empowering individual strengths and identifying growth opportunities.Vision & DirectionPartner with the Game Tech leadership to translate organizational goals into clear team-level direction and execution plans.Ensure alignment across projects and stakeholders.Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term technical health and scalability.Operational ExcellenceFacilitate team meetings and syncs, keeping the team aligned on goals, progress, and priorities.Oversee resource allocation and project staffing to ensure the right people are focused on the right challenges.Support project tracking, ensuring visibility on timelines, dependencies, and outcomes.Planning & DeliveryCollaborate with server engineers, peer leads, and stakeholders on release planning, roadmaps, and cross-team dependencies.Help the team prioritize effectively, balancing innovation and new development with maintenance and live support needs.Drive predictable delivery while maintaining room for continuous improvement.Team Culture & WellbeingPlan and facilitate team events and initiatives that strengthen relationships and morale.Maintain open communication channels where feedback, experimentation, and improvement are part of daily work.Create a sustainable environment that supports both high performance and well-being.