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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 and benefits 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 Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Remote