lalafo

Lalafo is a fast-growing C2C marketplace with over 3.5 million active users. We provide an online platform that enables people to buy and sell goods, order services, find jobs, and connect with specialists. Since 2015, we’ve been operating in markets such as Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Serbia, and Poland.

We’re currently looking for a Junior PHP Developer based in Kyiv or Cherkasy 🇺🇦

Office presence is required — this is not a remote role.

Our tech team is building fast, scalable, and user-oriented solutions that support millions of users. If you’re passionate about backend development, eager to grow your skills, and excited to contribute to a live product — we’d love to have you join us!

Technologies used in the project:
Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Ansible, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, PHP, Python, Node.js, ClickHouse, Kafka, Graylog, InfluxDB, MongoDB, PHP 8.3, Symfony ^6.4, Yii2.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain PHP applications under the guidance of senior developers
• Implement REST API endpoints and third-party integrations
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and optimize queries
• Learn and apply message queue concepts (e.g. RabbitMQ)
• Write clean, well-documented, OOP-compliant code
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Collaborate with team members and QA engineers
• Contribute to testing and debugging processes
   

Requirements:

• PHP 8.0+ — basic to intermediate level
• Experience with pet or commercial projects
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and basic design patterns
• Understanding of REST API architecture and tools like Postman
• Knowledge of SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Basic understanding of message queues and async processing
• Git (basic usage: commits, branches, pull requests)
   

Soft Skills:

• Eagerness to learn and grow with support
• Attention to detail and clean code
• Proactive attitude and willingness to ask questions
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Self-organization and time management
   

We offer:

• ✨ Real-world product experience with millions of users
• 👨‍🏫 Mentorship from mid- and senior-level developers
• 🚀 A growth-oriented environment with exciting, challenging tasks
• 🧠 Code reviews and regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions
• 🤝 A friendly team and open, honest communication
• 🏢 Office-based teamwork in Kyiv or Cherkasy

Required:

• 🇬🇧 English: A2+ and above (for internal documentation and communication)
• 🇺🇦 Location: Kyiv or Cherkasy — office attendance required
   

Hiring Process:

HR interview, Test task,  Technical interview

About Us

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and work on developing and maintaining high-quality applications. You will work with a modern tech stack, build scalable solutions, and implement best development practices. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality PHP applications using the Symfony framework
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for various business requirements
• Work with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka) for asynchronous processing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Optimize application performance using caching strategies (Redis)
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker containers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Requirements

Hard Skills:

• PHP 8.0+ — Strong proficiency in modern PHP development
• Symfony — Extensive experience with the Symfony framework
• RabbitMQ — Knowledge of message queuing and asynchronous processing
• Apache Kafka — Experience with distributed streaming platforms
• REST API — Proven experience in designing and implementing RESTful services
• Docker — Experience in containerization and deployment
• Redis — Experience in caching and data structure storage
• 5+ years of experience in PHP development
   

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Yii2 framework

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Attention to detail and code quality
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Mentoring experience and knowledge sharing
• Critical thinking and the ability to evaluate technical approaches and make informed decisions

Lalafo is a fast-growing C2C marketplace with over 3.5 million active users.
We provide an online platform that enables people to buy and sell goods, order services, find jobs, and connect with specialists.
Since 2015, we’ve been operating in markets such as Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Serbia, and Poland.

We’re currently looking for a Strong Junior QA Engineer based in Kyiv, Cherkasy, or Poznań 🇺🇦🇵🇱

This is a hybrid role — office presence is required several times a week.

Our QA team ensures product quality and stability across multiple platforms. If you’re passionate about testing, have an analytical mindset, and want to contribute to a live product used by millions — we’d love to have you join us!

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation and integrity checks using SQL queries (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse).
• Test RESTful APIs using Postman, ensuring accurate request and response behavior.
• Conduct frontend and backend testing, identifying and documenting defects.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and checklists.
• Work with Git and participate in CI/CD processes.
• Utilize Jira, Confluence, and Testomat for test management.
• Debug using Charles, Android Studio, Xcode, and Postman.
• Monitor logs in Grafana, Kibana, and Graylog for issue tracking and resolution.

Requirements

• 1+ year of commercial QA experience.
• Hands-on experience in API testing to ensure stable endpoint performance.
• Proficiency in SQL queries (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse).
• Practical experience with Charles, Android Studio, Xcode, and Postman.
• Strong understanding of web and mobile testing.
• Experience in backend testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to create and maintain test documentation.
• Analytical mindset with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with logging systems (Graylog, Kibana, Grafana).
• English level: B1+

We offer

✨ Real product impact — your work affects millions of users.
🚀 Growth and mentorship opportunities in a supportive team.
🧠 Knowledge-sharing culture and professional development.
🤝 A friendly, open-minded team passionate about quality.
🏢 Hybrid format: office presence required in Kyiv, Cherkasy, or Poznań.

Lalafo is a fast-growing C2C marketplace with over 3.5 million active users.
We provide an online platform that enables people to buy and sell goods, order services, find jobs, and connect with specialists.
Since 2015, we’ve been operating in markets such as Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Serbia, and Poland.

We’re currently looking for a Middle QA Engineer based in Kyiv, Cherkasy, or Poznań 🇺🇦🇵🇱

This is a hybrid role — office presence is required several times a week.

Our QA team works closely with developers, analysts, and product managers to ensure top-quality user experience across all Lalafo platforms. If you’re a proactive QA professional ready to take ownership and improve processes — we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation and integrity checks using SQL queries (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse).
• Test RESTful APIs using Postman, ensuring accurate request and response behavior.
• Conduct frontend and backend testing, identifying and documenting defects.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and checklists.
• Work with Git and participate in CI/CD processes.
• Utilize Jira, Confluence, and Testomat for test management.
• Debug using Charles, Android Studio, Xcode, and Postman.
• Monitor logs in Grafana, Kibana, and Graylog for issue tracking and resolution.

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial QA experience.
• Hands-on experience in API testing to ensure stable endpoint performance.
• Proficiency in SQL queries (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse).
• Practical experience with Charles, Android Studio, Xcode, and Postman.
• Strong understanding of web and mobile testing.
• Experience in backend testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to create and maintain test documentation.
• Analytical mindset with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with logging systems (Graylog, Kibana, Grafana).
• English level: B1+

We offer

✨ A dynamic product environment where quality truly matters.
🚀 Opportunities for growth, responsibility, and impact.
🧠 Work with modern tools and real-world data at scale.
🤝 A motivated, collaborative, and friendly QA team.
🏢 Hybrid format: office presence required in Kyiv, Cherkasy, or Poznań.

Lalafo is a fast-growing C2C marketplace with over 3.5 million active users. We provide an online platform that enables people to buy and sell goods, order services, find jobs, and connect with specialists. Since 2015, we’ve been operating in markets such as Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Serbia, and Poland.

We’re currently looking for a Junior PHP Developer based in Kyiv or Cherkasy 🇺🇦

Office presence is required — this is not a remote role.

Our tech team is building fast, scalable, and user-oriented solutions that support millions of users. If you’re passionate about backend development, eager to grow your skills, and excited to contribute to a live product — we’d love to have you join us!

Technologies used in the project:
Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Ansible, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, PHP, Python, Node.js, ClickHouse, Kafka, Graylog, InfluxDB, MongoDB, PHP 8.3, Symfony ^6.4, Yii2.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain PHP applications under the guidance of senior developers
• Implement REST API endpoints and third-party integrations
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and optimize queries
• Learn and apply message queue concepts (e.g. RabbitMQ)
• Write clean, well-documented, OOP-compliant code
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Collaborate with team members and QA engineers
• Contribute to testing and debugging processes
   

Requirements:

• PHP 8.0+ — basic to intermediate level
• Experience with pet or commercial projects
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and basic design patterns
• Understanding of REST API architecture and tools like Postman
• Knowledge of SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Basic understanding of message queues and async processing
• Git (basic usage: commits, branches, pull requests)
   

Soft Skills:

• Eagerness to learn and grow with support
• Attention to detail and clean code
• Proactive attitude and willingness to ask questions
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Self-organization and time management
   

We offer:

• ✨ Real-world product experience with millions of users
• 👨‍🏫 Mentorship from mid- and senior-level developers
• 🚀 A growth-oriented environment with exciting, challenging tasks
• 🧠 Code reviews and regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions
• 🤝 A friendly team and open, honest communication
• 🏢 Office-based teamwork in Kyiv or Cherkasy

Required:

• 🇬🇧 English: A2+ and above (for internal documentation and communication)
• 🇺🇦 Location: Kyiv or Cherkasy — office attendance required
   

Hiring Process:

HR interview, Test task,  Technical interview

Ми шукаємо людей із потенціалом, аналітичним мисленням і бажанням рости разом із Lalafo.

Якщо тобі цікаво, як працюють продукти зсередини, ти любиш перевіряти, експериментувати й знаходити несподівані деталі — ця інтернатура для тебе.


Що тебе чекає:

2 місяці практичного навчання у QA-команді Lalafo (онлайн);
ментори з досвідом тестування продуктів, якими користуються мільйони людей;
реальні завдання, інструменти та живі процеси;
фідбек, підтримка та можливість перейти до співпраці після інтернатури;
* стипендія 400 євро для учасників програми.

Вимоги:
Базове розуміння

що таке тестування програмного забезпечення і навіщо воно потрібне;
основні типи тестування (функціональне, регресійне, дослідницьке тощо);
базове уявлення про життєвий цикл розробки продукту (SDLC);
знайомство з інструментами: Jira, Postman, Charles, browser DevTools, PostgreSQL (на базовому рівні).

Soft skills і підхід:
Ми шукаємо тих, хто

помічає деталі, які інші не бачать;
мислить послідовно й шукає причини, а не лише наслідки;
не боїться питати й уточнювати;
цікавиться, як працює продукт і як його зробити кращим;
відповідально ставиться до дедлайнів;
відкрито приймає фідбек і любить вчитись

Комунікація та мова:

основна мова навчання — українська;
англійська рівня B1+ буде перевагою (для читання інтерфейсів та технічних завдань).


Технічні вимоги:

комп’ютер або ноутбук (Windows / macOS / Linux);
стабільне інтернет-з’єднання;
працюючі — камера, мікрофон, гарнітура.


Як податись

1️⃣ Заповни анкету за посиланням і додай резюме.
Розкажи нам коротко про себе — які кроки ти вже зробив на шляху до ролі QA (курси, стажування, pet проекти). Нам важливі твої інтереси, логіка та мотивація.

2️⃣ Отримай тестове завдання.
Ми надішлемо його на твою електронну пошту. Виконай завдання у встановлений дедлайн — воно допоможе нам побачити твоє мислення та уважність.

3️⃣ Пройди технічне інтерв’ю.
Онлайн-зустріч із QA-менторами, щоб обговорити твої рішення, запитання та підхід до тестування.

4️⃣ Фінальне інтерв’ю.
Зустріч із командою Lalafo, де ми разом визначимо, чи підходимо одне одному.

Після цього — старт інтернатури та 8 тижнів практики, фідбеку й реальних кейсів.