PHP Software Engineer

The role is part of a cross-functional team working in a SAFe environment, responsible for the development and maintenance of backend systems supporting call center operations. The team delivers solutions that enable task management, inbound and outbound call handling, and process optimization for customer service consultants.

The PHP Software Engineer will contribute to building scalable and reliable services in a distributed environment, ensuring high performance, stability, and seamless integration with other system components. This role has a direct impact on the efficiency of daily operations and the overall quality of the product.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in PHP, supporting core call center functionalities such as task management and call handling.
• Work on scalable and distributed systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of backend solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, frontend developers, testers, and the Tech Lead to deliver backlog items in line with SAFe principles.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into robust backend solutions aligned with product and architectural standards.
• Maintain and enhance existing functionalities, including bug fixing, performance optimization, and production support.
• Contribute to code quality through code reviews, refactoring, and adherence to best engineering practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with PHP 7.x/8.x.
• Proficiency in a major PHP framework, such as Symfony, Laravel, or Slim.
• Hands-on experience with REST API design and development.
• Experience writing automated tests with PHPUnit.
• Familiarity with the Linux command line at a basic level.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• English proficiency at B2+ level.
• Availability to work from the office twice a week in Gdańsk Oliwa (Alchemia).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Good communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as Kibana or Grafana.

What do we offer

Workplace safety and comfort

• Employment based on an employment contract or B2B.
• Full support during the onboarding period under the supervision of an engaging leader/buddy.

Business agency and agility

• Real influence on business decisions, with the ability to take initiatives and implement ideas.

Development within the organization

• Individual Development Plan.
• Participation in training courses and conferences to enhance professional competencies.

All-inclusive for Employees

• Flexible benefits package, including Lux Med medical care, health and life insurance (PZU and Warta), Multisport card, shopping and lunch vouchers, and other cafeteria offers available on the Worksmile platform.
• Discounts on products for employees and their families.
• Work in the modern Alchemia office complex, Neon building, 100 meters from the Gdańsk Przymorze-Uniwersytet SKM station.
• Mini events, coffee, and hot chocolate on Mondays.
• Casual dress code.