Backend Tech Lead (PHP, APIs & Microservices)

AgileEngine, LLC.; Braga; Presencial; EUR 57 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional growth

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Resumo da oferta

AgileEngine, LLC. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain PHP-based backend services powering distributed systems. You will implement secure authentication, optimize performance, and apply solid OOP principles across microservices.

Collaboration with PMs, Architects, QA, and Support teams will be essential to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. The role emphasizes code quality, security, and maintainability, with opportunities for growth and exposure to cutting-edge

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years 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.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain backend systems, APIs, and integrations supporting company products and distributed services.
• Contribute to distributed systems and microservices that support scalability, reliability, and separation of concerns.
• Apply OOP principles and solid architectural patterns to ensure extensibility and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, RBAC).
• Utilize data structures, algorithms, and caching strategies to optimize system performance and responsiveness.
• Conduct debugging, profiling, and performance tuning across multiple environments and services.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and Support Teams to gather requirements, define scope, and ensure successful delivery.
• Participate in testing strategies with QA/QE teams to ensure coverage of both new and existing functionality.
• Adhere to code quality, security, and scalability standards across the development lifecycle.
• Participate in peer code reviews, contributing to knowledge sharing and consistent practices.
• Maintain technical documentation, including API specifications and relevant implementation notes.
• Participate in engineering reviews, sprint ceremonies, and cross-team demos to align on progress and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding open-source usage and third-party dependencies.

Conhecimentos

PHP

OOP

Design patterns

Algorithms

Data structures

Secure API design

Relational databases

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Ferramentas

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AgileEngine, LLC. is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain PHP-based backend services powering distributed systems. You will implement secure authentication, optimize performance, and apply solid OOP principles across microservices.

Collaboration with PMs, Architects, QA, and Support teams will be essential to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. The role emphasizes code quality, security, and maintainability, with opportunities for growth and exposure to cutting-edge