Backend Tech Lead - PHP & APIs for Scalable Microservices

AgileEngine, LLC.; Aveiro; Presencial; EUR 78 000 - 104 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

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 skills to keep APIs secure, scalable, and performant, in a hands-on role that values clean code and solid engineering fundamentals. You will develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations, contribute to microservices for scalability and reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years backend software engineering experience in PHP production environments.
• Strong 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.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations supporting company products and distributed services.
• Contribute to distributed systems and microservices for scalability and reliability.
• Apply OOP principles and solid architectural patterns for extensibility and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain secure OAuth2/JWT/RBAC authentication/authorization.
• Use data structures, algorithms, and caching to optimize performance.
• Debug, profile, and tune performance across environments and services.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and Support to gather requirements and ensure delivery.
• Participate in testing strategies with QA/QE to cover new and existing functionality.
• Maintain documentation including API specs and implementation notes.

Conhecimentos

Backend development

OOP

Design patterns

Algorithms

Data structures

Secure API design

Code debugging

Documentation

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP/Azure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 skills to keep APIs secure, scalable, and performant, in a hands-on role that values clean code and solid engineering fundamentals. You will develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations, contribute to microservices for scalability and reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver