Data Engineer (PHP)

Skylum empowers millions of photographers to create incredible images. Our award-winning photo editing software combines AI-powered automation with full creative control. We make editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible for everyone.

You’ll join an environment where growth, learning, and creativity are encouraged. Flexible schedules, trust-based workflows, and a supportive team give you everything you need to focus on your best work.

 

🇺🇦 Proudly Ukrainian, Skylum stands with Ukraine through action, regularly supporting organizations that help accelerate our victory.

Key responsibilities:
 

• Data Integration & ETL: Developed and maintained robust ETL pipelines using PHP to process and integrate data from diverse sources.
• API Development: Built and managed secure RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between internal and external systems.
• Database Management: Optimized databases and data lakes, including schema design, complex query writing, and performance tuning.
• Data Quality: Implemented data validation and error-handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with data analysts and business teams to gather requirements and support data-driven initiatives.

Required experience:

• Design and develop scalable backend services using PHP 7 / 8.
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts, design patterns, clean code principles,
• Extensive experience in MySQL, with expertise in database design, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience of work with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis).
• Proven experience working on high-load projects
• Understanding of ETL processes and data integration
• Experience of work with ClickHouse
• Strong experience with API development
• Strong knowledge of Symfony 6+, yii2
• Experience with RabbitMQ

Nice to have:

• AWS services
• Payment API (Stripe, SolidGate etc.)
• Docker, GitLab CI
• Python

What we offer

For personal growth:

• A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;
• An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;
• English, German and Polish classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

• A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll call friends quickly;
• The choice of working remotely or in our office space located on Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

For health:

• Medical insurance;
• Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;

For leisure:

• Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;
• Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.

What to expect when you apply

• An interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager 
• Professional/technical interview
• C-level conversation
• And finally, your job offer!