PHP Developer

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 20 years.

We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games. There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures. With more than 3,400 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don't hesitate to join the game

Job Description

Gameloft Bucharest is looking for a skilled
PHP Backend Developer
to design, build, and improve internal accounting, financial, and reporting tools used globally across the company.

You will work mainly with
PHP 7+/8+, Symfony,
and databases such as
MySQL, AWS Aurora, and Google BigQuery
.

Our environment is fully containerized using
Docker and Kubernetes
, deployed on
AWS
, and integrated with
GitLab CI/CD pipelines
. We follow an
Agile methodology
, encouraging collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

We are also exploring how AI-assisted development and machine learning models can enhance automation, reporting accuracy, and developer productivity - so your curiosity and openness to these technologies will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for internal web-based tools used across the company.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with other developers, product owners, and analysts to design scalable solutions.
• Integrate third-party and internal APIs, databases, and cloud services.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Contribute to automation and performance improvements using AI-powered or data-driven tools.
• Monitor application health and performance, proposing optimizations and improvements.

Qualifications

• Object-oriented development with PHP 7+/8+ and Symfony frameworks.
• Knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and REST API design.
• Experience with relational databases, particularly MySQL.
• Good communication skills and ability to integrate quickly in a team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful person.
• Ability to work as a team player, with initiative and openness to learning new technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience writing unit tests using the PHPUnit framework.
• Experience with front-end technologies. Familiarity with Angular
• Knowledge with DevOps principles Git flows, automated testing.

Additional Information

Why Join the World of Gameloft?

• Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing
• Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers
• Because you want to be part of an international environment with daily contact with other countries & cultures
• Because you want to work in an inclusive equal opportunity workplace
• Or, just because you're looking for a great place to work

Benefits

• Hybrid Work (2 days/week from the office);
• 2 months/year of full remote to work from anywhere you want
• MyBenefits platform;
• Day off for your birthday, your children`s birthday and company's anniversary. Everyone is celebrated
• Short Friday, so you can start your Weekend at 4pm
• Medical subscription package, in partnership with Regina Maria Clinic;
• Unique creative and professional work culture that embraces diversity;
• Supportive working climate, a team with a free communication style;
• Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered in the office);
• All the usual perks free coffee, free fruits, relaxation area;