PHP Backend Developer

Quick Facts

Backend Software Engineer (PHP)

Description

Build and maintain PHP-based systems powering distributed services. Apply strong OOP and system design skills to keep APIs secure, scalable, and performant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations
• Write clean, modular, testable PHP code and complementary technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Contribute to distributed systems and microservices for scalability, reliability, and separation of concerns
• Use OOP principles and architectural patterns to ensure extensibility and maintainability
• Implement secure authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC)
• Optimize system performance and responsiveness using algorithms, data structures, and caching strategies
• Debug, profile, and performance-tune across multiple environments and services
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and Support to gather requirements, define scope, and ensure delivery
• Participate in testing strategies with QA/QE teams and in peer code reviews
• Maintain technical documentation, including API specifications and implementation notes
• Adhere to code quality, security, and scalability standards; comply with open-source and third-party dependency policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering (or related) 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 authentication/authorization concepts
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and backend architecture fundamentals
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments
• Ability to debug, optimize, and deliver reliable solutions
• Good communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Overlap with Western European Time
• Ability to assist with an emergency weekend migration (infrequent)
• Upper-intermediate English level

Benefits

• Professional growth: mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
• Competitive compensation with USD-based budget for education, fitness, and team activities
• Opportunity to work on projects for Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands
• Flextime with remote and office options