Junior - Senior Back End Developer

KMZD GROUP; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KMZD GROUP is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and maintain robust APIs and support game development. You will work with databases, ensure server stability, and create internal tools to streamline team workflows.

The role emphasizes back-end development with a strong collaboration across game design, art, QA, PM, and data teams, and occasional website work. English communication is essential, and Makati-based work is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL/NoSQL, HTML and CSS.
• Experience with C#, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript is beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of full-stack development with focus on back-end.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong communication skills in English and passion for gaming.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust backend APIs interacting with databases.
• Ensure stability and performance of server infrastructure.
• Develop internal tools to support team operations.
• Deliver high-quality, well-structured code following best practices.
• Collaborate with Game Design, Art, QA, PM, and Data teams to ship polished games.
• Occasionally contribute to website development tasks.

Skills

PHP

MySQL/NoSQL

HTML/CSS

JavaScript/TypeScript

Unity3D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Job description

About the role

You will focus on building and maintaining robust backend APIs that interact efficiently with databases, ensuring the stability and performance of server infrastructure. You will develop essential internal tools to support various team operations and deliver high-quality, well-structured code adhering to best-in-class engineering practices. You will work closely with Game Design, Art, QA, PM, and Data teams to ship games with world-class polish, particularly focusing on backend support. You will occasionally contribute to website development tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust backend APIs that interact efficiently with databases
• Ensure the stability and performance of server infrastructure
• Develop essential internal tools to support various team operations
• Deliver high-quality, well-structured code adhering to best-in-class engineering practices
• Work closely with Game Design, Art, QA, PM, and Data teams to ship games with world-class polish
• Focus on backend support for game development
• Occasionally contribute to website development tasks

About you

• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL/NoSQL, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with C#, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Basic knowledge or understanding of full-stack development, with a primary focus on back-end technologies
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Passion for software development and gaming
• Self-motivator with strong problem-solving skills
• Can communicate and work effectively in English
• Willingness to work in Makati

• Familiarity with Unity3D, iOS/Android Development, and App Development is a plus