PHP Backend Tech Lead - Scalable APIs

AgileEngine, LLC.; Lublin; On-site; PLN 341,000 - 492,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Competitive USD-based compensation

Exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

AgileEngine, LLC. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain PHP-based systems powering distributed services. You will apply strong OOP and system design to keep APIs secure, scalable, and performant, delivering clean code and solid engineering fundamentals.

You will develop backend systems, APIs, and integrations, contribute to microservices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable delivery and adherence to security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 years of backend software engineering experience, PHP production environments.
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience building and maintaining backend systems and service integrations.
• Proficiency in secure API design and authentication/authorization concepts.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and backend architecture fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.
• Ability to debug, optimize, and deliver reliable solutions.
• Good communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Overlap with Western European Time.
• Able to assist in emergency during weekend migrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations.
• Contribute to distributed systems and microservices for scalability and reliability.
• Apply OOP principles and architectural patterns for extensibility.
• Implement and maintain secure authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Use data structures and caching to optimize performance.
• Debug, profile, and tune performance across environments.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and Support.
• Participate in testing strategies with QA/QE teams.
• Maintain API specifications and technical documentation.
• Engage in sprint ceremonies and cross-team demos.

Skills

OOP

Design patterns

Algorithms

Data structures

Backend development

Secure API design

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

PHP production environments

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Containerized environments

Job description

AgileEngine, LLC. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain PHP-based systems powering distributed services. You will apply strong OOP and system design to keep APIs secure, scalable, and performant, delivering clean code and solid engineering fundamentals.

You will develop backend systems, APIs, and integrations, contribute to microservices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable delivery and adherence to security standards.