Beach Bum is a dynamic and innovative gaming company that brings a fresh twist to classic games by introducing them to the world of casual online games. Beach Bum was created in 2015 by industry leaders out of a genuine passion for gaming and technology. In 2021, Beach Bum was acquired by hyper casual gaming leader Voodoo, opening the door to countless new opportunities and millions of players worldwide!
We're looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join our game server team, building and maintaining backend systems for mobile multiplayer games. You'll work on high-performance APIs handling real-time game logic, user progression systems, and platform features.
Game server APIs handling player actions, matchmaking, and progression
Platform services shared across multiple game titles
Internal tools and back-office systems
PHP 8.2 (3+ years) with strong understanding of modern features: readonly classes, enums, attributes, named arguments, match expressions, and strict typing
SQL databases (2+ years) - MySQL preferred, including query optimization and schema design
Redis experience for caching and session storage
REST API development with focus on performance and clean response contracts
Unit and integration testing practices
Static analysis tools familiarity - we enforce strict standards
Docker for local development environments
Confident using AI tools, with experience or a growth mindset.
Strong OOP fundamentals and SOLID principles
Repository pattern and dependency injection
Event-driven architecture and plugin systems
Immutability-first design patterns
Understanding of dual-persistence strategies (DB + cache synchronization)
Self-motivated problem solver who takes ownership
Clear communicator in code reviews and technical discussions
Team player comfortable with collaborative development
Attention to detail - we maintain high code quality standards
Experience with database migration tools.
Experience with setting up docker environments.
Experience working with CI/CD deployment processes.
Mobile game backend or real-time multiplayer systems
Composer package development
Performance profiling and optimization
Cibus meal card with a monthly allowance of ILS 1,000
Sick leave starting from the first day of employment
Half-day off on select holiday eves, in addition to statutory and contractual entitlements
An extra vacation day accrued for each year of employment
Company shuttle service from Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, and Herzliya
Study fund (Keren Hishtalmut) starting from the first day of employment
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