Lead PHP Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Designing, developing, testing, documenting, launching, and maintaining software from the ground up

• Enhancing and improving our existing API and backend architecture

• Integrating third-party services to expand our payment ecosystem

• Conducting tests to ensure functionality and establishing a testing environment for verifying new features

• Resolving existing bugs and troubleshooting the developed software

• Creating essential technical documentation

• Offering support for the software deployed in production

• Collaborating with front-end developers and other team members to accomplish all tasks efficiently

• Enhancing our products and addressing issues, demonstrating strong troubleshooting abilities, a passion for innovation, and creative problem-solving skills

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge of best practices for optimizing code and web applications in PHP, including caching and asynchronous programming

• Familiarity with best practices for developing and maintaining large-scale projects

• In-depth understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Strong knowledge of the Symfony framework

• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs using Symfony

• Proficient in Doctrine ORM

• Experience with Relational Database Management, specifically PostgreSQL

• Skilled in optimizing complex SQL queries for performance through techniques such as query rewriting, indexing strategies, and query execution plans

• Competent in designing database schemas, including normalization techniques, entity-relationship modeling, and schema design best practices

• Familiarity with the inner workings of Kubernetes, Docker, and its components like Docker Engine, Docker Hub, and Docker Swarm

• Strong understanding of SOLID and GRASP principles

• Comprehensive knowledge of various design patterns, including their motivations, structures, and implementations

• Awareness of advanced Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts such as Domain Events, Domain Services, and Bounded Contexts

• Advanced understanding of Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) principles and advantages

• Advanced knowledge of professional architectural design practices

• Proficient in PHP integration test automation tools and libraries such as PHPUnit, Codeception, and Behat

• In-depth knowledge of the development and deployment processes for systems built on Event Sourcing

• Advanced expertise in microservices architecture and deployment methodologies

• Thorough understanding of Jenkins functionality

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on your experience

• 19 business days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Fully remote work with flexible hours (within the CET time zone) from any location of your choice

• Values-driven culture that fosters a friendly and supportive work environment

• Opportunities to actively participate in conferences and community events as both a participant and contributor

• Matrix organizational structure aimed at enhancing communication, minimizing barriers, and boosting efficiency