Senior PHP Developer (Game Backend)

Senior PHP Developer for a high-load live mobile RPG, responsible for end-to-end backend features using Laravel PHP API and Nakama Game Server TypeScript runtime. Includes integration, testing, code review, and performance optimization.

• Integrate with the Laravel REST API
• Implement backend features in the Nakama Game Server TypeScript runtime
• Write and maintain unit tests for all new modules
• Take part in TypeScript and Laravel code reviews
• Profile and optimize hot-path RPC handlers
• Document public RPC contracts and storage schemas as features are implemented

• Laravel / PHP (Primary Stack) - able to independently develop migrations, Eloquent models, API controllers, and Artisan commands
• 5+ years of backend development experience
• TypeScript - strong typing, OOP, functional patterns, async/await, understanding of async pitfalls
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, efficient SQL query design, transactions, and basic locking concepts