Game Developer creating and enhancing social text-based RPGs at Kano. Collaborating with teams and integrating AI tools to improve game development.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the development team to design and implement game features and mechanics.
Develop and maintain complex game logic, backend systems, and server-side functionalities using PHP.
Actively utilize and experiment with AI tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, LLMs) to accelerate refactoring, optimize legacy code, and increase development velocity.
Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, and debugging.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and project milestones.
Optimize data architecture and performance across both MongoDB and MySQL environments.
Optimize game performance for various platforms and devices.
Work closely with the design team to bring their ideas to life in the game.
Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and AI-assisted engineering to improve game development processes.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of full-stack experience, and knowledge with PHP, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
A proven track record of embracing Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, LLMs) to enhance your development workflow and code quality.
Familiar with MongoDB and/or MySQL.
Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
Solid understanding of web development strategies.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
A passion for game development with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
Competitive wages determined by market research
Uncapped profit share program
Health, dental and vision benefits
3 weeks vacation to start
Paid holiday shutdown in December
12 paid Care Days per year
Yearly Continuous Improvement allowance
A results-driven company with a compassionate culture
Opportunity to work on game projects that are enjoyed by millions of players worldwide!
Ability to make a difference. Have an idea? Talk directly with leadership about it instead of running through layers of bureaucracy
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