PHP Tech Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical integration projects with newly acquired studios, overseeing all aspects from design to successful implementation
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to teams across multiple studios
• Identify and implement improvements to existing codebases and architectures
• Develop high-performance solutions for critical systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation for knowledge transfer
• Drive collaboration between client and backend teams
• Plan and execute refactoring activities to improve code quality and maintainability
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices
• Collaborate with studio leadership to define technical roadmaps
• Serve as the focal point for production issues and cross-team technical challenges
• Design and implement efficient testing strategies for high-load systems
• Participate in configuration management and deployment process improvements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience with PHP development
• 3+ years of experience with Java backend development
• Proven experience working with high-load distributed systems
• Strong understanding of database technologies (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis, Memcached, Aerospike)
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented programming
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (both written and spoken)

Nice to have:

• Experience with gaming industry backend systems
• Knowledge of microservice architecture patterns
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience integrating systems across multiple technical environments
• Understanding of data analysis and performance optimization

What does it mean to work at Playtika?

You’ll join a team of leaders in the field, and enjoy amazing benefits, some are listed below: 

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses; 
• Hybrid working mode: Two days from our office, located in the heart of Warsaw (Browary Warszawskie), and three days from anywhere, per week 
• All you can eat! Breakfast, lunches, desserts, snacks and much more in our Playtika-only cafeteria  
• Access to PlaytiCafe where all of your coffee (and other refreshments) dreams come true; 
• Six “Power Up” long weekends for all, and additional day off for your birthday month; 
• Private medical healthcare and three additional sick leave days; 
• A wellness program in the office: yoga classes, massage chairs and zerobody room; 
• Gaming room with a variety of activities; 
• Flexible working hours and monthly happy hours; 
• Work permit assistance for employees; 
• Corporate celebrations, team buildings, and fun activities.