Working Student* Technical Operations

Company data

Gameforge AG  

Karlsruhe | part-time | immediate start

We are one of the leading publishers of free-to-play online games based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Are you interested in the practicalities of maintaining and improving IT infrastructure?

Then join our Technical Operations Team as a working student* and help to provide a stable environment for Gameforge and millions of players.

Please note that remote or hybrid working is not possible for this position.

Your mission

• You develop and maintain RESTful APIs using PHP and the Slim Framework
• You write efficient and optimised database queries in MySQL
• You manage and version your code using Git
• You support the team in containerising applications to ensure consistency across various environments
• You assist in setting up and maintaining continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Your skills

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• You possess basic to intermediate experience in writing APIs, preferably using PHP and the Slim Framework
• You are proficient in writing efficient MySQL queries
• You are familiar with Git for version control
• You have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• You like working both independently and as part of a team and want to bring yourself and your abilities to the fore
• You have a general understanding of CI/CD practices and tools

Your Gameforge setting

• We put our complete trust in you! Through freedom to choose things like flexible assignment of working hours to accommodate your study schedule
• You will get hands-on experience in real-world projects
• You will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and supportive team where colleagues become friends! Regular team events and an open company culture
• We support your personal and professional development!

About Gameforge

Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a leading Western publisher and operator of widely acclaimed Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and browser-based game titles. Gameforge builds highly active and enduring global communities by supporting players through the greatest quality LiveOps, provision of localized content, engaging community management, and frequent delivery of meaningful updates.

Gameforge’s diverse portfolio of highly successful gaming brands provides different worlds with engaging experiences for players from all walks of life: core MMORPG titles AION Classic, Runes of Magic, and Metin2, beloved anime MMOs Elsword and NosTale, strategy-focused browser games like OGame and Ikariam, along with indie titles such as Trigon: Space Story and Tiny Thor. 

More information is available on http://corporate.gameforge.com/

*No matter what gender, we’ re on the lookout for people with drive and talent.