As a PHP Tech Lead at Playtika, you will lead technical integration projects with newly acquired studios, overseeing all aspects from design to implementation.  You'll provide technical direction and mentorship, improve existing codebases and architectures, and develop high-performance solutions.  Responsibilities include creating technical documentation, driving collaboration between teams, planning refactoring activities, conducting code reviews, defining technical roadmaps, and resolving production issues. You'll also design and implement efficient testing strategies for high-load systems and participate in process improvements.  This role requires extensive experience with PHP, Java backend development, high-load systems, and various database and messaging technologies.

<p>For a decade Playtika has been a pioneer in the games industry with more than 34 million monthly active users across a portfolio of casual games titles. We were among the first to offer free-to-play games on social networks, and shortly after, on mobile platforms. Playtika creates disruptive gaming experiences that are reshaping the gaming landscape using cutting-edge technologies in Live-Ops, Data Analytics and Performance Marketing. As a digital entertainment powerhouse, Playtika processes 9TB of data daily. Our creative team translate data-driven insights into customized story lines that deliver exciting challenges and surprising thrills, at every twist and every turn. We move fast, seizing new opportunities, pushing boundaries and leveraging the technology and talent we’ve acquired along the way. At Playtika, we are storytellers and coders, artists and data-scientists, explorers and strategists. We don’t just build games, we bring them to life. We create infinite ways to play. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, Playtika has over 3700 employees in offices worldwide including Ramat Gan, Berlin, , Warsaw, Vienna, Helsinki, Chicago, Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Sydney, Kyiv, Bucharest, Minsk, Dnepr, and Vinnytsia.</p>

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<div id="description"><div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.&nbsp;</span> </p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and&nbsp; relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><h2 id="responsibilities-title" class="top-req">Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Lead technical integration projects with newly acquired studios, overseeing all aspects from design to successful implementation</li>
<li>Provide technical direction and mentorship to teams across multiple studios</li>
<li>Identify and implement improvements to existing codebases and architectures</li>
<li>Develop high-performance solutions for critical systems</li>
<li>Create and maintain technical documentation for knowledge transfer</li>
<li>Drive collaboration between client and backend teams</li>
<li>Plan and execute refactoring activities to improve code quality and maintainability</li>
<li>Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices</li>
<li>Collaborate with studio leadership to define technical roadmaps</li>
<li>Serve as the focal point for production issues and cross-team technical challenges</li>
<li>Design and implement efficient testing strategies for high-load systems</li>
<li>Participate in configuration management and deployment process improvements</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements-title" class="top-req">Requirements:</h2>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of professional experience with PHP development</li>
<li>3+ years of experience with Java backend development</li>
<li>Proven experience working with high-load distributed systems</li>
<li>Strong understanding of database technologies (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis, Memcached, Aerospike)</li>
<li>Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)</li>
<li>Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)</li>
<li>Solid understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented programming</li>
<li>Experience with test-driven development and automated testing</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and communication abilities</li>
<li>Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (both written and spoken)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice to have:<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience with gaming industry backend systems</li>
<li>Knowledge of microservice architecture patterns</li>
<li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices</li>
<li>Experience integrating systems across multiple technical environments</li>
<li>Understanding of data analysis and performance optimization</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements-title" class="top-req">What does it mean to work at Playtika?</h2>
<p>You’ll join a team of leaders in the field, and enjoy amazing benefits, some are listed below:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hybrid working mode: Two days from our office, located in the heart of Warsaw (Browary Warszawskie), and three days from anywhere, per week&nbsp;</li>
<li>All you can eat! Breakfast, lunches, desserts, snacks and much more in our Playtika-only cafeteria&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to PlaytiCafe where all of your coffee (and other refreshments) dreams come true;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Six “Power Up” long weekends for all, and additional day off for your birthday month;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Private medical healthcare and three additional sick leave days;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A wellness program in the office: yoga classes, massage chairs and zerobody room;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gaming room with a variety of activities;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and monthly happy hours;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work permit assistance for employees;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Corporate celebrations, team buildings, and fun activities.</li>
</ul>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:341}">&nbsp;<br><br></span></p>
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