PHP Developer

Hi there! 

Are you skilled in developing and maintaining high-performance web applications? Do you enjoy building and optimizing web applications while working with Laravel or Symphony frameworks and using SQL and NoSQL databases? 

Do you thrive in an environment where innovation, clean code, and performance optimisation are valued? 

If so, we want to hear from you! 

🌟Who are we?  

BlueOcean Gaming is a trusted B2B online casino software provider with more than 15 years of experience in the online gaming industry.  

Fuelled by team spirit, a visionary mindset, and a commitment to learning and integrity, we have achieved over 30% growth year after year. Some of our products even rank among the global top 10, and our vision pushes us to aim even higher. We have earned our place among the industry’s best and remain dedicated to staying at the forefront of iGaming excellence. 

ℹ️ The key bits: 

Location: Nova Gorica, Slovenia 

Hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (Tuesday & Thursday) 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Recruitment process: 1st Interview, Tech Interview, Task, 2nd Interview, Offer 

Your profile: Team player, proactive, problem-solver, experience with Laravel or Symfony, SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, Git, Composer, PHP 7/8, RESTful APIs.  

Your goal: To develop, maintain, and optimize high-performance web applications while ensuring clean, efficient, and scalable PHP code. 

Your task: To design, develop, and maintain web applications, implement and optimize APIs, manage databases, and ensure best coding practices while collaborating with the development team. 

What we offer to you: A global, dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements, competitive pay, performance bonuses, a modern workspace, fun team events, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

🧑‍💻Your day-to-day responsibilities will be: 

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP (Laravel or Symfony). 
• Design, develop, and implement APIs, including writing API endpoints. 
• Work with relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases. 
• Optimize PHP scripts to improve performance and efficiency. 
• Utilize caching tools such as OPCache and Redis. 
• Use PHPStan linter to ensure high code quality. 
• Manage dependencies using Composer. 
• Ensure code compliance with PHP 7/8 best practices. 
• Collaborate with development teams to plan software architecture. 

👀 A sneak peek into the skill set ... have a look if you are a match: 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, demonstrating a track record of successful projects and technical expertise. 
• Proven experience with Laravel or Symfony. 
• Strong knowledge of PHPStan linter and its configurations. 
• Experience with SQL (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases. 
• Familiarity with caching mechanisms (OPCache, Redis). 
• Ability to develop and integrate RESTful APIs. 
• Experience in PHP script optimization and performance improvement. 
• Experience with Git for version control. 
• Solid understanding of Composer for dependency management. 
• Strong knowledge of PHP 7/8 and modern programming practices. 

🤩 Your characteristics will add extra fuel to our journey if you are a: 

• Team player. You collaborate seamlessly, communicate effectively, and contribute to a supportive work environment. 
• Proactive & Self-Initiative. You take ownership of challenges, anticipate needs, and drive solutions without waiting for instructions. 
• Problem solving. You see challenges as opportunities to improve and innovate. 
• Analytical thinking. You have a sharp eye for detail, ensuring clean, efficient, and optimized code while maintaining precision in system architecture and performance improvements. 

💙Why join us?  

• Global engagement. Diverse people, diverse countries—there’s never a dull moment. 
• Flexible work arrangements. Work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. 
• Full-time employment. Permanent contract with a 6-month probation period. 
• Fair compensation. Competitive salary that reflects your knowledge and experience. 
• Monthly performance bonuses. Earn additional rewards for exceptional business performance. 
• Annual performance bonuses. Up to 10% of your annual salary as a bonus for outstanding results. 
• Endless perks. Enjoy free coffee, snacks, and fresh fruit. Have lunch with our private chef or bring your own meals. 
• Need a new phone? We have got you covered with subsidized mobile phone purchases. 
• Modern workspace. Bright, new offices in the heart of Nova Gorica with guaranteed parking. 
• Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Join us for annual teambuilding events and fun activities throughout the year (our very own Oktoberfest, Easter party, Ugly Christmas Sweater Bowling, New Year’s party, and more). 
• Growth and development support. We provide a development plan, mentorship program and opportunities for personal and professional growth for all employees. 

💌Are you ready to dive into the BlueOcean with us?  

Apply now by filling out our application form until 10th of March. We’d love to hear from you! 

In case of any questions, you can write us at [email protected] - we are here for you.