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Liquipedia is the web’s leading website for esports information. We are expanding our development team in the Netherlands to keep up with evolving technologies and to create a better platform for our contributors and for our visitors.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Code backend extensions for MediaWiki using PHP.
  • Integrate backend with the HTML front end.
  • Create and maintain database schemas.
  • Perform maintenance work on existing code base.
  • Get input and feedback from stakeholders (both from volunteers and employees) and implement suggestions and course correct as needed.
  • Contribute positively to office atmosphere.

What you should have:

  • Interest in esports is essential.
  • Ability to relocate permanently to Utrecht, NL highly preferred. EU citizens with the applicable visas highly preferred.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.
  • A strong understanding of PHP or basic understanding of PHP and a strong understanding of another object oriented language (like: Java or C#)
  • A basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).
  • A basic understanding of SQL.
  • Familiarity with git version control.
  • Eagerness to learn new skills.

Application Process

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to the email address linked below with the subject line "Attn: Junior Backend Wiki Developer Application".

Code samples should be written in PHP. The code must be correct but does not need to work on its own. The code can be hosted on any convenient repository. Your cover letter should address your esports / gaming background.