Senior Software Engineer (PHP)

Scopely is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to join our Bingo Bash team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis!

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Bingo Bash is a highly international team working on the biggest video game from India to date (measured by revenue). Here you will work on a top-grossing F2P game with significant and growing daily revenues, and help create fresh content for our players.

What You’ll Do

You have a good grasp of the entire tech stack, from web and mobile clients to back-end systems, databases, and networking. You excel at building critical application features using industry-standard practices for large-scale applications. Growing in a vibrant, creative environment, you’re passionate about developing games enjoyed by millions daily. You’ll collaborate with team members to establish pipelines and integrate art assets, ensuring alignment with the game’s roadmap.

• Work with team to design, build and maintain new/existing features and products
• Help define engineering with industry-standard practices
• Provide production support, system diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Support and be a critical part our devops team

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in LAMP stack development (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Core PHP)
• Proficient in PHP application development, including OOP, coding standards, design patterns, modularity, and unit testing
• Good understanding of Apache Web Server configuration, PHP process management, and log management
• Basic Linux skills, including installation of Apache, PHP, MySQL, and relevant commands (grep, awk, tail, lsof, telnet)
• Solid grasp of MySQL, including indexing and query performance; NoSQL experience (Mongo, Cassandra) is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of web development and RESTful API concepts
• Front-end experience with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax); familiarity with Angular, React, Next.js, and Nest.js is advantageous
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, ALB, Security Groups) is beneficial
• Preferred Linux skills: Bash scripting, server health monitoring, and incident management
• Strong problem-solving abilities with expertise in data structures and algorithms
• Experience in performance testing and application tuning
• Bonus points for microservices, Kubernetes, EKS, Java, C#, CI/CD, RabbitMQ, and CloudWatch
• Flexible self-starter who adapts to new and varied technologies
• Experience in Scrum/Agile teams, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and good communication
• Passion for games and the gaming industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
 
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
 
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com