Junior PHP Developer

StoneX Group Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a PHP Developer to join their Kraków team. This role focuses on enhancing the physical retail platform with responsibilities that include coding, testing, and debugging. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on PHP and Laravel experience, contributing to innovative financial products in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Private parking for employees

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience with PHP.
• Familiarity with Laravel features such as Eloquent ORM and Artisan.
• Ability to write and maintain unit tests and feature tests.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents a plan of action, codes programs, prepares test data.
• Participates in the entire lifecycle of software development including deployment and support.
• Collaborates effectively with other developers and business analysts.

Skills

PHP Development

RESTful APIs

Debugging

Version Control (Git)

Tools

Laravel

Composer

Docker

Job description

Overview

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity

With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we’re a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.

At StoneX, we offer you the opportunity to be part of an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, and investors to the global markets ecosystem. As a team member, you'll benefit from our unique blend of digital platforms, comprehensive clearing and execution services, personalized high-touch support, and deep industry expertise. Elevate your career with us and make a significant impact in the world of global finance.

Business Segment Overview: Empower individual investors – and yourself – in the world of retail through a range of different financial products rooted in innovation and market intelligence. From FX and CFDs to precious metals, master an exciting world of wealth management tools.

Responsibilities

Position Purpose:Working directly with the front and middle office in relation to the development of existing technology and new business initiatives. The focus of the work will span all aspects of the metals business, but with focus on the physical retail platform.

• Enterprise-level workflows & full CI/CD
• Cutting-edge technologies & innovation
• Work with professionals, help in improving skills and training

Primary duties will include:

• Develops and documents a plan of action, codes programs, prepares test data and performs testing/debugging activities with limited guidance from management.
• Performs development, testing, and implementation of application code.
• Participates in the entire lifecycle of software development including requirements definition, architecture and development specifications, coding, quality assurance testing, deployment, documentation and support.
• Works as a member of a development team to implement programming methodologies, standards, and procedures, and will be responsible for gathering requirements from end users in multiple business units.
• Determines solutions to complex systems issues.
• Delivers quality code within scope and on time.
• Collaborate with other developers and business analysts effectively.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Communication in English, Professional Working Proficiency level.

Qualifications

To land this role you will need:

PHP Development:

• At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience with PHP.

Laravel Framework:

• Familiarity with Laravel features such as Eloquent ORM, Artisan, and queues.

Testing:

• Ability to write and maintain unit tests and feature tests (e.g., PHPUnit, Pest).

What makes you stand out:

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building/consuming APIs.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with package managers like Composer and npm/yarn.
• Good debugging and optimization skills for both backend and frontend.
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools is a plus.

Working environment:

• Hybrid at Mogilska 35 St. – we have private parking for employees.