Freelance Backend Developer PHP/JAVA (m/f/d)

About the Freelance Position

We are currently looking for an experienced freelance backend developer to support us in the further development of our products and to ensure the quality, performance, and scalability of our backend systems. You will work closely with our internal teams on live products used daily by hundreds of thousands of players. This role is designed for a long-term freelance collaboration with a reliable weekly workload.

About Us

Spiele-Palast GmbH develops and operates successful online card games for browsers and mobile devices. Hundreds of thousands of active players use our platform every day to stay connected and play together. Our mission is to become the leading global platform for card games from all over the world.

Area of Responsibility

• Development, maintenance, and optimization of backend systems
• Close collaboration with developers, product management, and game teams
• Development and maintenance of internal tools and services
• Ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability of backend components

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience in backend development
• Very good knowledge of PHP, Java, and MySQL
• Experience with (test-driven) development
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalable architectures
• Very good command of English, as English is the team language
• Independent, structured, and reliable working style