Your tasks
As a Principal PHP Developer (f/m/x), you would extend our PHP backend systems and APIs, building, enhancing, and extending our backend API according to current stability, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability standards. You will directly work with marketing and other stakeholders to integrate new partner APIs and tracking systems into our user backend. You can also contribute by implementing new features to our Javascript/HTML tools and services.
Lead architecture improvements and modernization of our core PHP API and backend systems powering our games
Drive initiatives to enhance the stability, performance, and scalability of our PHP platform and live game systems
Promote and implement security, testing, and development best practices
Contribute high-quality, maintainable PHP code using a wide range of technologies like Composer, Sentry, Sonar, PHPUnit, Github, Docker, MySQL, Memcache, Redis, Jenkins, Grafana, Kibana, Nexus, and Nginx.
Take ownership of important tech KPIs that ensure a smooth gameplay experience.
Shape the technical vision and roadmap for our PHP backend.
Partner with Marketing, Product, and Game Design to align technical work to business goals
Lead integration of new APIs, payment systems, and data tracking
Spearhead projects to modernize and professionalize our PHP architecture
Mentor and guide developers on your team, instilling best practices
What we offer
Flexible Work Environment
- Amazing location in Downtown Hamburg with hybrid remote work options
- Family-friendly working hours and great work-life balance
Learning & Growth
- Our unique Flex-Friday model offers the opportunity to work on strategic initiatives or self-directed learning projects in emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.
- Quarterly personal development with internal and external training opportunities
- Individual language courses in German and English
Culture & Perks
About us
“Connect and Challenge Players. Anytime. Anywhere.”
At Bytro we strive to develop high-quality strategy games and make them accessible for all players around the world. In our eyes game development is a promise for fun and entertainment – that’s what we live and aim for!
As part of the Swedish Stillfront group, we create grand strategy games that are played by over 15 million players in 150 countries and 13 languages all over the world. Our office is located in Hamburg’s world-famous St. Pauli district, with a stunning 360° view of the harbor and the Elbe river and easy access to public transport.
Our staff is multicultural and international. We have flat hierarchies, open communication culture, and support the autonomous work of our agile working teams. We believe in efficient work where each of our employees contributes to the success of our games. Learn more about Bytro and watch our most recent company clip:
To enhance our great team we are looking for you!
