PHP Software Developer For Elvenar

InnoGames GmbH
Hamburg, Germany
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
€ 75K

Job location

Remote
Hamburg, Germany

Tech stack

PHP
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Automation of Tests
Unit Testing
Relational Databases
Video Game Development
PostgreSQL
Object-Oriented Software Development
Software Architecture
HaXe
Backend

Job description

  • Improve our game. Contribute to the continuous development and improvements of one of our keystone game: Elvenar.
  • Find technical solutions. Develop and optimize the PHP codebase while implementing solid game logic.
  • Collaborate with experts. Closely interact with our Game Developers and further Game production specialists, like Game Designers, Product Managers or Community Managers.
  • Iterate on results. Be part of the whole feature development lifecycle committed to high-quality results.
  • Make it work. Ensure high product quality by applying automated tests and shaping a great gaming experience for our players.
  • Think outside the box. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, best practices and high-level standards., * Cross functional profile. You have experience with Unity or Haxe and enjoy using it to contribute directly to our game front ends.

Requirements

  • Focus on back-end development. You are working with PHP and OOP. Based on your advanced knowledge of relational databases, preferably using PostgreSQL, you write efficient queries that scale with many thousands of users.
  • Software craftsmanship. You are well-versed in design patterns, software architecture, and unit testing.
  • Relevant professional expertise. You have been working in an agile software development environment for 4+ years, ideally in Game Development.
  • AI. You are interested in AI and leverage agentic coding assistants to streamline the development process and boost productivity.
  • Team fit. You are a proactive and motivated individual with a solution-oriented and efficient work style. Your willingness to learn is essential, and your passion for games is a big plus.
  • Excellent English skills. You are open-minded and confident working in a multicultural environment while using your English skills every day.

About the company

Hamburg-based InnoGames is Germany's leading developer and publisher of mobile and online games and a certified Great Place to Work®. The climate-neutral company, which is part of Modern Times Group (MTG), was established in 2003 and is still run by its founders. Together with a 400+ strong team from over 40 nations they create unique games that provide millions of players from around the world with years of fun.

While InnoGames is best known for Forge of Empires, Elvenar and Tribal Wars, the company is continuously expanding its portfolio across genres and platforms. The most recent additions are Rise of Cultures and Sunrise Village, which saw successful commercial launches in early 2022.

In order to further expand our success and to realize new projects, we are constantly looking for young talents, experienced professionals, and creative thinkers.

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