B2B PHP Senior Developer, Romania

xebiacee; United States; Remote; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

xebiacee is hiring a seasoned backend developer to build and maintain backend capabilities for a web product. You will translate technical specifications into dependable software, maintain databases, and support a scalable platform while collaborating with distributed teams.

The role requires 6+ years of backend experience with PHP 8 and MySQL, strong OOP and SOLID knowledge, and experience with unit/integration tests. English communication and mentoring are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years of backend web application development experience.
• Hands-on PHP 8+ experience and MySQL proficiency.
• Strong object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.
• Familiarity with APIs and GraphQL.
• Knowledge of cloud-based microservices and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirements and implement backend software to meet them.
• Identify and deliver improvements across the product platform.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain core services and databases.
• Collaborate with QA for acceptance tests and defect investigation.
• Create technical documentation and follow coding standards.
• Mentor colleagues across distributed teams.

Skills

PHP 8

MySQL

OO Programming

SOLID Principles

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

APIs

GraphQL

Microservices

Cloud Basics

English Communication

Job description

Role overview

Build and maintain backend capabilities for a web product, translating technical specifications into dependable software and improving existing functionality. The work includes product and database maintenance, quality support, documentation and collaboration with distributed, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirements and technical specifications, then implement backend software that meets them.
• Identify and deliver improvements across the product platform.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain core product services and databases to support functionality and scalability.
• Work with QA to define acceptance tests and investigate defects.
• Write clear technical documentation and follow coding standards and established engineering practices.
• Contribute to mentoring and knowledge sharing with colleagues across distributed teams.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of backend web application development experience, including PHP 8 or later and MySQL.
• Practical command of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles and software design patterns.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.
• Experience with SQL, APIs and GraphQL.
• Understanding of web product development, full-stack interactions and cloud-based microservices.
• Good English communication skills for effective work with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Experience leading or mentoring other developers.

Benefits and work setup

• B2B contract based in Romania; work authorization for Romania is required.