Backend Software Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain the PHP-based systems powering our distributed services. You will apply strong OOP and system design skills to keep APIs secure, scalable, and performant. This hands-on role suits someone who values clean code and sound engineering fundamentals.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations supporting company products and distributed services.

• Write clean, modular, and testable code in PHP and complementary technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and related frameworks.

• Contribute to distributed systems and microservices that support scalability, reliability, and separation of concerns.

• Apply OOP principles and solid architectural patterns to ensure extensibility and maintainability.

• Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, RBAC).

• Utilize data structures, algorithms, and caching strategies to optimize system performance and responsiveness.

• Conduct debugging, profiling, and performance tuning across multiple environments and services.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and Support Teams to gather requirements, define scope, and ensure successful delivery.

• Participate in testing strategies with QA/QE teams to ensure coverage of both new and existing functionality.

• Adhere to code quality, security, and scalability standards across the development lifecycle.

• Participate in peer code reviews, contributing to knowledge sharing and consistent practices.

• Maintain technical documentation, including API specifications and relevant implementation notes.

• Participate in engineering reviews, sprint ceremonies, and cross-team demos to align on progress and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding open-source usage and third-party dependencies.

Must haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 2 years of backend software engineering experience, primarily in PHP production environments.

• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.

• Experience building and maintaining backend systems and service integrations.

• Proficiency in secure API design and familiarity with authentication/authorization concepts.

• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and backend architecture fundamentals.

• Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.

• Ability to debug, optimize, and deliver reliable solutions.

• Good communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Overlap with Western European Time.

• Able to assist in a situation of emergency during a weekend migration (we do not expect this to be frequent).

• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.

• Familiarity with RESTful and GraphQL API design and frontend integration best practices.

• Experience with DevOps, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Knowledge of distributed caching, queuing, and messaging systems (e.g., Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka).

• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog, OpenTelemetry).

• Understanding of asynchronous processing, event-driven systems, and service-to-service communication patterns.

Perks

• Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget

• Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews

• Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm

• Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands

• Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized

• Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location