Back-end Web Developer

Do you enjoy designing and building robust backend systems?

At Grendel Games, we're looking for a Backend Web Developer with strong PHP and Laravel experience to support our Serious Games with well-structured and maintainable backend systems and APIs.

Grendel Games

At Grendel Games, we're committed to creating Serious Games that entertain, educate, and inspire. With nearly two decades of industry expertise, we've garnered international acclaim and forged partnerships across sustainability, education, and healthcare sectors. Join our talented team of visionaries dedicated to making a positive impact through gaming.

What you'll do

You'll take ownership of the back-end architecture and APIs for our dashboards and game-integrated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend platforms using PHP and Laravel.
• Design, implement, and document APIs to be utilised within our games.
• Ensure data security, performance, and scalability.
• Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Gather technical requirements from clients and translate them into technical solutions.
• Help shape our technical direction as part of the engineering team.

Requirements

• Strong experience with PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and database design.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Ability to write clean, reusable, well-documented code.
• Bonus: Experience with Vue.js, JavaScript, or game-related development.

What We Offer

• A market-aligned salary.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Autonomy and flexibility in your work.
• A creative team based in a unique studio environment.
• The flexibility of a fully remote position.

Apply now and help build the systems behind games that improve lives.