Position: Senior PHP Developer (Symfony)
Company: Devoted Studios
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

We are seeking a talented Senior PHP Backend Developer to join our mid-sized team of experienced developers and managers, working on a cutting-edge project that involves managing game development art assets (2D, 3D, animations, etc.) and integrating AI tools.

**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure PHP backend solutions for our web-based platform.
2. Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of Vue.js components and smooth end-to-end functionality.
3. Work with the team to develop APIs and services to facilitate the management, storage, and retrieval of game development art assets (2D, 3D, animations, etc.).
4. Help to integrate AI tools and algorithms to enhance asset management, organization, and accessibility for users.
5. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the highest quality of code.
6. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to identify and implement new features and improvements.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, while maintaining clean and efficient code.
8. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in web development, PHP, and AI technologies.
9. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.

**Requirements:** 
1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience will be a plus. 
2. 5+ years of experience in PHP backend development, preferably in the context of web applications and platforms.
3. Expertise in PHP and familiarity with Symfony framework.
4. Deep experience with Laravel or other popular PHP frameworks is a plus.
5. Experience with frontend technologies, including Vue.js is a plus.
Experience with Unit testing.
6. Good understanding of design patterns.
7. Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
8. Familiarity with SQL databases, NoSQL databases experience is a plus.
9. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
10. Experience with microservices architecture.
11. Experience with Cloudflare Workers, Lambda function, or other serverless solutions is a plus.
12. Interest in game development industry and experience working with AI tools is a plus.
13. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on collaboration.
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This is a remote, full-time contracted position.
We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.