Senior Backend Infrastructure Software Engineer - PHP & LAMP

We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer (LAMP / LEMP) to work on the backend infrastructure of one of the largest and most successful ($250M+) social casino games to date.

The ideal candidate lives and breathes writing highly scalable code, and has a proven track record of profiling, optimizing, and supporting a high concurrency application.

Our backend team is small, and each member has a large amount of ownership and impact on how the game is scaled.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and deploy game platforms with emphasis on uptime, scalability and security

Profile and tune highly-scalable backends

Develop APIs for other development teams to consume

As part of a rotating on-call duty, provide the first-line defense in troubleshooting production issues

What We're Looking For

8+ years professional experience in software development

Expert level understanding of PHP including using object oriented design patterns, class inheritance, etc. to write highly reusable and clean code

Solid understanding of how highly scalable web applications work including caching ( APCu , Memcached, Redis, etc ), queues, locking, etc.

Experience with the entire software development life-cycle from gathering requirements to launching

Comfortable operating on a Linux command line

Basic knowledge of networking, DNS, protocols

Database design and SQL knowledge (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc )

Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills

Detail- oriented , motivated, self-starter who can work without supervision

Container experience using Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, etc.

Cloud experience on any cloud provider (We use Google Cloud Platform)

Experience with CI / CD including building pipelines, automated deployments, etc

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience using OpenAPI and AsyncAPI for defining APIs, and exercising them through appropriate tooling (e.g., Postman).

Experience with security best practices and compliance standards in cloud-based environments.

Understanding of serverless architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Understanding of Java d evelopment with Spring (e.g., Boot, Cloud, Framework).

Familiarity with Domain Driven Design (DDD) and its application in software development.

Knowledge of API management, scaling strategies, and performance optimization for large-scale backend systems.

Certification in Agile Product Ownership or related field.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games.

And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability.

We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity.

We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M / F / D / V

World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Our Values

All about the Player

Talent Unleashed

Collective Brilliance

Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and / or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

None