Senior PHP Developer - Payments Team

Overwolf; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming tech company is searching for a Senior PHP Developer to craft systems that facilitate secure transactions for gamers. This remote-first role requires expertise in PHP and Laravel, as well as a strong understanding of payment gateways. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in payment processing and will help maintain seamless payment functions while ensuring security and compliance. Attractive benefits include private health insurance, stock options, and a generous vacation policy.

Benefits

Remote Work

Private Health Insurance

Stock Options

Wellness Reimbursement

Gaming Allowance

Vacation & Holidays

Annual Compensation Review

Personal Development Budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, including payment processing and API integrations.
• Strong knowledge of payment gateways, including webhooks and async flows.
• Proficiency in automated testing for payment scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, efficient PHP code using the Laravel framework.
• Debug and optimise payment processes to ensure reliability.
• Implement industry-standard security practices.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Payment processing

API integrations

Automated testing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Compliance frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS, PSD2)

Tools

Stripe

PayPal

Adyen

Job description

Description

We’re on the hunt for a skilled and detail-driven Senior PHP Developer to join the Payments Development Team at Tebex.

As our PHP Payments Master, you’ll craft the core systems that power seamless, secure transactions for millions of gamers and creators worldwide. From designing robust subscription logic and integrating with payment gateways, to fortifying fraud prevention and compliance – you’ll keep our payments magic flowing without a hitch.

So if you’re passionate about building reliable, scalable systems that make virtual economies thrive – we’d love to have you on our quest.

This is a remote-first role, open to candidates who reside in the UK and are eligible to work there full-time.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop secure, efficient PHP code using the Laravel framework to power new payment features, from enhanced checkout flows to complex subscription handling.
• Debug and optimise payment processes, ensuring transactions run smoothly and reliably.
• Share your expertise with the team through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Implement industry-standard security practices, including PCI DSS considerations, fraud prevention, and rate limiting.
• Integrate with third-party payment gateways and APIs while ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Partner with product managers to refine and improve the payment user experience.
• Assist with technical support on transactions, refunds, disputes, and integrations.
• Occasionally conjure legendary PHP payment potions in the Tebex alchemy lab.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, including payment processing, subscription management, and API integrations.
• Strong knowledge of payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Adyen, etc.), including webhooks, async flows, and retries.
• Proficiency in automated testing (unit, feature, integration) for payment scenarios.
• Keen eye for accuracy, security, and reliability in transaction handling.
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify technical issues for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and new ideas.
• Strong problem-solving skills with both critical and creative thinking.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS, PSD2).
• Experience handling multiple currencies, sales tax, 3D Secure, tokenization, fraud prevention, and disputes/chargebacks.

Bonus Points

• Experience with brewing PHP fixes while fending off lurking chargebacks.

About Tebex

As part of Overwolf, the leading modding platform in the game industry, Tebex supports thousands of server owners and content creators on various platforms, including Minecraft, Rust, Discord, Ark, FiveM, and more.

What you’ll get:

• Remote Work: Work from home or anywhere that works for you
• Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your peace of mind
• Stock Options: Be part of our shared success
• Wellness Reimbursement: Support for mental health therapy, fitness activities, classes, and related equipment
• Gaming Allowance: A dedicated budget for games and gaming equipment
• Vacation & Holidays: 33 paid days off per year (including UK bank holidays)
• Annual Compensation Review: Ensuring your package remains competitive and rewarding
• Personal Development Budget: For courses, training, and professional growth