Senior PHP / Node.js Engineer
We’re looking for an experienced Senior PHP / Node.js Engineer who wants to be part of a global product team with a strong engineering culture and a modern tech stack. We have mature development processes, solid DevOps practices, and a strong focus on clean code and software quality. If you’re someone who takes ownership, enjoys shaping architecture, and loves automation — we might be a great match.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain microservices using PHP and Node.js
- Design and implement scalable APIs and internal services
- Contribute to technical decisions and architectural discussions
- Work on refactoring and improving the existing codebase
- Collaborate through code reviews and pair programming
- Follow and help improve CI/CD processes and testing standards
- Participate in TDD/BDD, A/B testing, and best practice adoption
Tech Stack
Backend:
- PHP 8+ (Symfony, Laravel)
- Node.js (Express, Fastify, etc.)
Databases:
- MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
DevOps & Infrastructure:
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, etc.)
- Kubernetes, Docker
- Jenkins
Messaging & APIs:
- SQS, SNS, REST APIs, Webhooks
Monitoring & Logging:
- Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana
Testing:
- PHPUnit, Postman, Jest / Mocha
- TDD / BDD
- A/B Testing
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in backend development
- Strong hands-on experience with PHP (Symfony or Laravel) and Node.js (both required)
- Solid understanding of microservice architecture
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling
- Skilled in writing tests and maintaining code quality
- English level B1 or higher for team communication
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with TypeScript
- Background in high-load or scalable systems
- Experience working in distributed, international teams
Work Setup: Fully remote, flexible hours
Team: International, highly professional, knowledge-sharing culture
Processes: Mature, transparent, and open to improvements
Communication: Direct, no bureaucracy — we value initiative and ideas