Senior PHP Backend Engineer - Remote from anywhere

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior PHP Backend Engineer for a fully remote position. The role involves building and maintaining scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring best practices in software development. The ideal candidate will have strong PHP skills and experience in optimizing large-scale systems, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary based on experience

Professional development budget

Opportunities for career growth

Paid time off

Company retreats

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend development with PHP and modern frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and optimizing large-scale systems.
• Knowledge of database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and caching solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using PHP.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to implement new features.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.

Skills

Backend development

PHP

Database management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Jobgether has ALL remote jobs globally. We match you to roles where you're most likely to succeed and provide feedback on every application to help you learn. No more guesswork, application black holes, or recruiter ghosting in your job search.

For one of our clients, we are looking for a Senior PHP Backend Engineer, remotely from anywhere.

As a Senior PHP Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative features, optimize system performance, and enhance the overall user experience. Your role will involve writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code while ensuring best practices in software development. You will work in a fast-paced environment, deploying updates frequently and continuously improving backend infrastructure. Your contributions will directly impact the success and reliability of the platform.

Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using PHP.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of backend applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to implement new features.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and security issues.
• Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and best practices.

• Strong experience in backend development with PHP and modern frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and optimizing large-scale systems.
• Knowledge of database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and caching solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud services, APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with testing frameworks, continuous integration, and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a distributed team environment.

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Professional development budget for courses, books, and conferences.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership roles.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Paid time off and work-life balance support.
• Company retreats and in-person team meetups.

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