Senior Backend Developer (Product Teams)

ManyChat, Inc.; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading social automation platform in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to impact product objectives through component design and innovative solutions. This role requires over 5 years of PHP experience and proficiency in relational databases. The position offers support for remote onboarding and relocation, as well as health benefits. Competitive salary of up to €75,000 gross is provided. Join a diverse team and contribute to enhancing customer engagement across various platforms.

Servicios

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Free meals and snacks

Relocation support

Formación

• 5+ years experience as a PHP developer in a product team.
• Proficient with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL.
• Experience writing testable code and test cases.

Responsabilidades

• Design product components and manage data communication protocols.
• Improve mobile application functionalities for real-time customer support.
• Enhance stability and messaging experiences in WhatsApp.

Conocimientos

Experience with PHP

Relational databases (PostgreSQL)

Testable code writing

Ownership of long-term projects

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Senior Backend Developer (Product Teams)

Barcelona, Spain

Manychat is the world’s leading social automation platform. We help creators and businesses automate conversations on Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok. The result? Better engagement, more sales, and real, sustainable growth.

We’re proud to be an official Meta Business Partner and backed by world‑class investors like Bessemer Venture Partners.

With a diverse team spread across three continents, we’re building the product used and loved by more than 1.5 million customers worldwide.

Senior PHP Developer position: impact our current objectives by designing a product component (architecture and data communication protocol). Work alongside a talented team to create innovative solutions that empower businesses to engage with their customers in new ways.

Current Objectives

• Live Chat: launch a specific area, improve mobile application and Live Chat functionality, enabling real‑time and efficient customer support.
• WhatsApp: enhance stability, seamless messaging experiences, and expand capabilities for businesses and users.
• Instagram: improve product metrics, drive growth and engagement through strategic optimizations and user‑centered improvements.
• Flow Builder: elevate user experiences by improving the visual editor, streamlining creation of dynamic chatbot flows, and enhancing internal processing.
• Developer/Professional Tools: develop tools and resources to foster a thriving ecosystem and empower developers to create integrations with our platform.

Must Haves

• 5+ years experience as a PHP developer in a product team (PHP 8.3).
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Experience writing testable code and test cases.
• Ability and desire to work in a product team.
• Capability to take ownership and lead long‑term projects.
• Adaptivity to change and comfort in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, strong collaborative ability, and proactive approach.
• Problem‑solving mindset.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with queue systems and large‑scale projects.
• Working with infrastructure.
• Experience with third‑party APIs.
• Knowledge of NoSQL solutions and analytical systems.
• Advanced database experience: replication, partitioning, sharding, PL/pgSQL, and other database attributes.

We Care About Your Growth, Well‑Being, and Comfort

• Candidates outside Barcelona can start onboarding and complete the probation period remotely, then relocate for a hybrid format.
• Relocation support: airplane tickets, up to three weeks of accommodation, and a relocation bonus.
• Professional development budget for conferences, training, or courses.
• Flexible benefits plan to choose perks that fit your needs.
• Health insurance including dentistry, psychology sessions, nutrition consultations, surgery, and travel assistance.
• Free meals and snacks in the office.
• Hybrid work format: choose between home and office.
• Approximate annual salary up to €75,000.00 gross, dependent on level.

Manychat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

This commitment is also reflected through our candidate experience. If you have individual needs that may require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate this in your application. We will do our best to provide assistance throughout your interview process to ensure you’re set up for success. With my application, I accept the Manychat Privacy Policy.