Playtika Youda-PHP Developer 

Netherlands 

791663687

We kicked things off in 2010 and were one of the first to dive into free-to-play social games on platforms like Facebook—then we took the party to mobile. Our HQ is in Herzliya, Israel, but we’re everywhere: from Ramat-Gan to Berlin, and from Helsinki to Amsterdam.

Our studio is in Amsterdam, right by Schiphol Airport. Easy to get to by car or public transport.

As a, you'll be in charge of handling all multiplayer server-side logic. You'll work on developing and maintain existing features while teaming up with Unity developers to bring new game features to life. To thrive in this role, you should have strong PHP skills, a solid grasp of OOP and design patterns, and a curious mindset for exploring modern technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side logic for multiplayer and social games.
• Collaborate with Unity developers, game designers, and product teams to implement new game features.
• Design and implement efficient APIs and real-time communication between the game client and server.
• Work with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB) to store and manage game data.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to maintain a smooth gaming experience.
• Stay up to date with modern gaming technologies and backend best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in PHP development, preferably with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and scalable architectures.
• Experience working with real-time multiplayer game logic and WebSockets.
• Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or MongoDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and third-party integrations.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and server management (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Proficiency at understanding an existing codebase, learning from it, and documenting/explaining when needed.
• Experience with Git version control and working in an agile environment.
• High English level and you must be based in the Netherlands
• Passion for games and the gaming industry!

Here’s what we offer you:

• Hybrid ways of working between home and the office
• A competitive monthly salary
• Lunch benefit
• Bonus incentive
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• 26 vacation days
• 6 long weekends (6 extra days off)
• 1 day off for your birthday
• Christmas, Birthday & Special events gifts
• Participation in our pension plan
• A challenging role in a diverse, international and fast-growing organization with lots of career opportunities