Senior Backend Developer (PHP)

Open to remote

SuperCity is a cross-platform city-builder with over 30 million players and a 14+ year history, running on 8 platforms.

Every server error can cost our players their time — and us real revenue. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on stability, performance, and reliability.

To help us evolve our backend, maintain a high-load production system, and deliver new engaging features and game mechanics, the SuperCity team is looking for a Senior Backend Developer (PHP).

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Our successful сitybuilder that has worked hard to make its way into the top 10 games on Facebook Top Grossing Games and has made its mark there. The mobile version was launched in 2017.

ABOUT THE GAME

Responsibilities

Backend Development

Develop and maintain backend services using PHP.
Work with a high-load production system (~100k DAU).
Extend and support a monolithic backend architecture, improving stability and scalability.

Architecture & APIs

Design, implement, and maintain APIs and internal service interactions.
Work with API contracts based on JSON Schema.
Use jRPC for internal communication between system components.

Infrastructure & Data

Work with MongoDB, Redis, AWS, and Centrifugo.
Optimize data storage, caching strategies, and background processes.
Ensure system reliability under real production load.

Performance & Monitoring

Analyze system performance using Grafana and other monitoring tools.
Identify bottlenecks, degradation points, and inefficiencies.

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