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Backend Developer – PHP
Location
Spain
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
£74.8K - £107.5K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Backend Developer – PHP
Airalo
• Develop and maintain robust backend services capable of handling high-volume global traffic. • Implement functional APIs and optimize query performance to ensure a seamless user experience. • Contribute to our modular architecture, helping us build resilient, service-oriented systems. • Write clean, maintainable code by applying SOLID principles, OOP best practices, and design patterns. • Master the art of debugging, identifying and resolving issues across our stack with precision. • Integrate asynchronous processes using queues and basic event-driven patterns to improve system efficiency. • Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Product teams to turn requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
Job Requirements
- 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with a solid command of PHP.
- Proven experience building applications in Laravel or a strong background in Symfony with a desire to transition.
- Strong understanding of OOP, interfaces, and code modularity; you know why "clean code" matters.
- Solid knowledge of SQL, including database indexing, migrations, and basic query optimization.
- AI Proficiency: Ability to effectively use AI tools during technical tasks; we value engineers who know how to prompt, validate, and iterate with AI to build better software faster.
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including Docker and basic CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting.
- Experience with testing, specifically writing unit and feature tests to ensure code reliability.
- Fluent English with the ability to communicate technical progress and seek support effectively within a remote team.
Benefits
- Paid Rotation: We offer standby fees + overtime pay.
- Delayed Start: No on-call duties for your first 6 months.
- Rest & Recovery: Guaranteed rest periods and flexible hours following night incidents.
- Shared Load: Rotations are split (Weekdays vs. Weekends) to minimize fatigue.
- Learn more about our benefits here in this link - https://airalo-public.notion.site/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3?pvs=74
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