PHP Developer (Games)

About the role

Kano is looking for a passionate Game Developer to join our classic social text-based RPGs games team, where your dedication, keen eye for detail, and knowledge of software design principles can shine. As a Game Developer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting, enhancing, and evolving our nostalgic clicker-based role-playing games collection. We are actively integrating Artificial Intelligence into our development workflows, and a strong preference will be given to candidates who embrace these tools to drive efficiency and innovation. What you will be responsible for: 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. Your background should look something like: 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 Salary Range: $85,000 - $102,000 / year The listed pay range reflects the potential earnings for this role. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and alignment with company needs, typically falling toward the midpoint for most candidates Kano is a remote-first workplace with an in-person attendance requirement 2-6 times a year.

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**This is an opportunity to work for a remote-first company. Only applicants living in British Columbia will be considered for the role. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.** Our Values Driven by PLAYER OBSESSION, we earn our players' trust by understanding their needs and creating experiences that put them first. OWNERSHIP means we take responsibility for our work and outcomes; we follow through, learn from mistakes, and never say "that's not my job." With RESOURCEFULNESS, we do more with less, finding creative ways to overcome challenges and deliver impactful results. Grounded in CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, we are relentless in our pursuit of better; for ourselves, our games, and our players.

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