About the Role We’re looking for a Lead PHP Engineer to join our product team and take ownership of key backend development work. The platform is currently built with PHP (Yii2), however we plan to transition to a microservices architecture. This role offers the chance to leading its transformation using newer technologies. You’ll be part of a collaborative team helping to shape the technical future of the platform as we scale.
What You’ll Do * Design and implement scalable backend features and APIs. * Optimize application performance and database queries. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. * Participate in architectural decisions and system design. * Contribute to our microservices transition strategy. * Collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver new features
What We’re Looking For * 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong PHP expertise * Experience with Yii2 framework * Proven experience in SaaS product development * Deep knowledge of PHP 7+/8+ and modern PHP practices * Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles * Proficiency in SQL optimization and database design * Experience with ClickHouse database * Experience with REST APIs and API design * Understanding of caching strategies and performance optimization * Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD practices * English proficiency at least Pre-Intermediate
Nice to Have * Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems * Knowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka) * Experience with Docker and container orchestration * Familiarity with AWS services
Why Join Us? * Lead backend development on a growing SaaS platform * Participate in architectural transformation to microservices * Collaborate with a senior engineering team * Enjoy full remote flexibility and a product-first culture
