Our client, based in Hamburg, is one of the leading developers and publishers of online games with more than 130 million registered players around the world. We have been characterized by dynamic growth ever since the company was founded in 2007. In order to further expand our success and to realize new projects, we are constantly looking for young talents, experienced professionals, and creative thinkers.Your mission:

This position has been filled.

• You will have sole responsibility for the realization of new game features plus optimizing and refining existing games in PHP
• Maintain our development tools and environment (i.e. VagrantBox)
• Plan and implement data base structures
• Optimize performance
• Ensure a high quality of code through reviews, unit tests and refactorings
• Analyze and resolve errors
• Customize and upgrade our existing architecture
• Develop and realize database designs
• Optimize and automate existing processes
• Creatively co-shape our games by contributing your own ideas in the development process

Your profile:

• You have completed your training as an IT specialist, a university degree in computer science or an equivalent qualification
• Successful realization of several OOP projects
• Expert knowledge of PHP 5.3 and OOP
• Very good knowledge of maintaining virtual development environments with Vagrant
• Very good UNIX skills
• Well versed in Unit Testing
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js and Socket.io
• Solid experience in using various methods to guarantee and improve code quality (testing, design patterns, pair programming, domain-driven design, code reviews)
• Good knowledge of databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
• Interested in the latest web technologies
• Very good English language skills
• Solution-oriented, efficient and able to work under pressure
• Proactive and motivated individual with a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team

Our benefits:

• Further education, e.g. regular trainings, a flat-rate for reference books
• Opportunity to attend relevant high-level conferences, congresses and industry talks
• Relocation-support and welcome days
• Flexible working hours and the possibility for home office
• Regular feedback in all directions and employee surveys
• Free drinks and fresh fruits
• Company gym, Gaming area, roof terrace with BBQ
• Frequent company and team events
• After-Work “Come together”