Middle Software Engineer; Golang​/PHP

Position: Middle Software Engineer (Golang/PHP) OverviewAre you passionate about your work and want to pursue your dreams? Join the ZiMAD team, and let’s collaborate to create exceptional games together! ZiMAD, a leading mobile game developer and publisher based in Florida, is on a mission to expand its successful mobile game portfolio to the web.

By porting its popular mobile titles to online platforms, ZiMAD aims to attract new users, monetize them effectively, and guide them back to its mobile properties for a seamless cross-platform experience.

We’ve forged partnerships with internationally renowned IPs (like Disney, Nickelodeon, LIFE, Sony Pictures, etc.) and strive to develop games that sharpen mental well-being and deliver remarkable user experiences.

About the RoleWe are looking for a Golang/PHP Software Engineer to work on infrastructure projects for our mobile games, including an in-game analytics platform and backend services that power core game features.

In this role, you will build internal tools using Golang and Click House for game and marketing analytics – such as systems for managing A/B tests and processing data from game clients and MMP services (e.g., Apps Flyer).

You will also support and further develop existing backend solutions written in PHP with Postgre SQL, including player profiles, in-game events, and other core backend functionality.

ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain internal services and infrastructure using Golang and PHP.

Work with Click House and Postgre SQL to design schemas, write efficient queries, and optimize database performance.

Design and maintain REST APIs and internal interfaces for game systems, analytics tools, and third-party integrations.

Monitor and optimize backend services to resolve performance bottlenecks and improve resource usage.

Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making to improve the modularity, scalability, and maintainability of backend components.

Qualifications3+ years of professional experience in backend or software development using Golang and PHP.

Experience with Click House and Postgre SQL (+ proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries).

Good understanding of system design principles, including scalability, fault tolerance, queues, caching, transactional consistency, and API contracts.

Experience with high-load or data-intensive systems and basic performance optimization.

Ability to work independently on tasks and take responsibility for delivered solutions.

Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Would Be a Great AdditionExperience working with analytics or event-based systems (event tracking, logging, metrics, funnels, A/B testing, etc.).

Experience in the integration of MMP services (e.g., Apps Flyer or Adjust) or in development for ad/marketing analytics.

Background in backend development for mobile games.

Basic knowledge of distributed systems, queues, or message brokers.

What we offerOpportunity to work for ZiMAD, a US company with a diverse portfolio of global free-to-play (F2P) projects with a multi-million monthly user baseInvolvement in the entire product development cycleCareer growth prospects within an international companyRemote work opportunitiesBonuses based on the achievement of KPIs and financial results of projectsPaid conferences, training (including language courses), and workshopsOpportunities for mental health support, including sessions with psychologistsParticipation in charity projects#J-18808-Ljbffr