Darko Jović

A casual, action, real-time multiplayer game for Android and iOS. I was the lead developer from the initial idea to the first post-launch update.

During discovery, I served as the only developer. I worked with the clients to define the core gameplay and identify the biggest technical unknowns, including the multiplayer platform and hosting solution. The result of this month-long phase was a technical document outlining the project architecture and a production roadmap.

During production, I led a team of one to three developers across different phases. We collaborated with the game designer, artists, and clients to refine and implement features while adhering to the roadmap as closely as possible.

We successfully shipped the game on time and, at the clients' request, released an additional update with bots.

This project was challenging due to tight deadlines, unfamiliar technologies, delays in critical 3rd-party resources, and some staff turnover. The team overcame these challenges through proactive communication with the clients and strong feature prioritization.

A mobile storytelling game launched in 2020, with 5+ million downloads to date. I was part of the development team from the beginning and worked on the project for over two years.

The team size fluctuated between three and 12 members during my time there. My responsibilities included feature development, supporting other teams, and regular stakeholder communication. Later, I became one of two technical leads on the project, defining, delegating, and reviewing tasks completed by the team.

After the main feature development was completed, the team was reduced, and we transitioned to live ops. In this phase, we focused on monitoring, tracking, and fixing performance issues, optimizing bandwidth and costs, and running A/B tests.

A tower defense game for mobile platforms with deep strategy. I joined the project a couple of months after it went live to help with the iOS launch and ad integration. Later, I took over implementing a new game mode and various gameplay features, as well as all editor tools and SDK integrations.