Software Engineer - PHP
Description For Software Engineer - PHP
Side, a global leader in gaming services founded in 1994, is seeking a Senior PHP Software Engineer to join their team in Hyderabad. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on scalable backend services for game development, combining both PHP and Java expertise.
The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience in developing scalable backend services, particularly in the gaming industry. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust game services, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring optimal performance and security of the infrastructure.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be working with modern technologies including AWS, Redis, and various database systems (both SQL and NoSQL). The role demands strong technical skills in PHP and Java, along with experience in cloud services and database design. You'll be involved in the complete development lifecycle, from conception to live service operations.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in gaming technology, with experience in API contract definition, performance optimization, and scalable system design. You'll be joining a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture where you can make significant contributions to major gaming projects.
Side's global presence, with over 40 studios in 16 countries, offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse gaming projects. The company provides technical and creative services to some of the largest developers and studios worldwide, making this an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about gaming and backend development.
This is an in-person role based in Hyderabad, where you'll be part of a growing team that values technical excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about gaming, have strong backend development skills, and want to work with a leading global gaming services company, this role offers an exciting career opportunity.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer - PHP
- Design, develop, and run fast, scalable, highly available game services from conception to delivery
- Work with designers, client engineering, and production teams to achieve gameplay goals
- Implement security best practices to keep user data secure and prevent cheating
- Create and run automated testing, readiness testing, and deployment plans
- Monitor performance and costs of server infrastructure
- Design and implement data transformation layers using Java/Spring/AWS/Protobuf
- Collaborate with game server and web frontend teams to define API contracts
- Manage Release Ops / Live Ops of web services
Requirements For Software Engineer - PHP
- 6+ years development of scalable back-end services
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in PHP, Java
- Experience with Cloud services like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with Redis
- Experience with Database Design and usage of large datasets in both relational and NoSQL environments
- Experience defining API contracts and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- 3+ years of experience developing games using cloud services
- Proficient in technical planning, solution research, proposal, and implementation
- Background using metrics and analytics
- Comfortable working across client and server codebases
- Familiar with profiling, optimizing, and debugging scalable data systems
- Passion for making and playing games
Benefits For Software Engineer - PHP
- The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
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