Jobgether
Lead PHP Developer
TLDR
Drive design and evolution of scalable fintech payment solutions, leading backend systems, API integrations, and architecture in an international, fast-paced environment.
Accountabilities
- Design, develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend software solutions from concept through production.
- Enhance and optimize existing APIs, backend services, and platform functionality to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Integrate third-party platforms and services, including payment providers, gateways, verification tools, monitoring systems, and reporting solutions.
- Build and maintain secure, resilient, and high-performing applications that support business-critical financial operations.
- Develop and execute testing strategies, including integration testing and quality assurance processes for new features and releases.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues while implementing preventive improvements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural specifications, and development standards.
- Provide production support and ensure the stability and availability of deployed solutions.
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient software solutions.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, process improvements, and engineering best practices across the development lifecycle.
- Extensive professional experience in PHP development, including the design and maintenance of large-scale web applications and backend systems.
- Deep expertise in object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices.
- Strong hands-on experience with Symfony, including RESTful API design and implementation using Symfony components and Doctrine ORM.
- Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, database design, normalization principles, performance optimization, indexing strategies, and complex query tuning.
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, scalability challenges, and enterprise-level application design.
- Expertise in SOLID, GRASP, and design pattern implementation across complex software environments.
- Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts, including bounded contexts, domain services, and domain events.
- Advanced understanding of CQRS architecture, asynchronous processing, and data synchronization strategies.
- Experience designing and implementing Event Sourcing architectures for scalable and distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, deployment processes, monitoring, logging, and configuration management.
- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerized environments, and cloud-native deployment practices.
- Advanced proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as PHPUnit, Codeception, Behat, or similar tools.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, including advanced configuration and automation capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in distributed and cross-functional teams.
- Curiosity, innovation mindset, and a passion for continuously improving products, processes, and engineering practices.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours within the Central European Time zone.
- Opportunity to work from a wide range of European locations.
- 19 business days of flexible paid time off annually.
- Collaborative, supportive, and values-driven company culture.
- Exposure to cutting-edge fintech technologies and large-scale payment ecosystems.
- Opportunities to attend industry conferences, professional events, and community initiatives as both a participant and contributor.
- Modern organizational structure designed to encourage transparency, efficiency, and streamlined communication.
- Significant technical ownership and influence over product development and architecture decisions.
- Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving industry.
- International team environment with diverse perspectives and expertise.
Requirements
Benefits
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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Benefits
Equity Compensation
Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
Learning Budget
Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving industry.
diverse team environment
International team environment with diverse perspectives and expertise.
Paid Time Off
19 business days of flexible paid time off annually.
Remote-Friendly
Opportunity to work from a wide range of European locations.
Jobgether runs the largest remote job platform, effectively linking job seekers with over 200,000 flexible and remote opportunities that match their unique skills and preferences. Our focus is on enhancing the hiring process, ensuring efficiency while prioritizing the candidate experience, particularly in the growing health and wellness sector.
- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Professional Services
PHP Developer