PHP Developer

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

Key Responsibilities

Service Development

• Design and develop scalable backend services using PHP 7.1+.
• Ensure high performance and reliability in a multi-server environment.
• Implement new features and improve existing ones.
  
  

Data and System Integration

• Work with MySQL/MariaDB, Redis.
• Integrate and manage high-throughput message queues (e.g., Kafka).
  
  

Team Leadership

• Mentor and onboard developers.
• Promote best practices and clean code principles.
• Review code and provide structured feedback.
  
  

Collaboration and Process

• Participate in CI/CD workflows for smooth deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration needs.
• Stay current with PHP trends and propose improvements.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial experience in PHP development, with a proven track record of leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience in designing complex solutions using PHP libraries and frameworks (Laravel preferred)
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts, design patterns, clean code principles, and automated testing methodologies.
• Extensive experience in MySQL, with expertise in database design, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience of work with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis).
• Experience with Docker.
• Proficiency in writing unit tests (PHPUnit).
• Intermediate English communication skills.
  
  

Would be beneficial

• Experience with Java.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of Vagrant
• Experience with Kafka messaging
  
  

Benefits:

• Annual company bonus
• Competitive salary & flexible working hours
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and office refreshments
• Private health insurance, dental coverage, and psychological counseling
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 sick days per year
• 6 long weekends and 1 day off for your birthday
• Gifts for special occasions (birthday, Easter, Christmas, Women’s and Men’s Day, weddings, childbirth, etc.)
• Technical library with the option to order books
• Access to our educational platform with courses, training programs, and certifications
• Career development through coaching and reviews
• Internal mobility & referral program
• Corporate celebrations, team-building events, and fun activities
• Personal care in the office (nails, eyebrows, and barber services)
• Modern offices (Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro) with organized shuttle buses to and from the office
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!

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