Senior PHP Backend Engineer - Remote from anywhere

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior PHP Backend Engineer to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will build and maintain high-performance backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience. Your expertise in PHP and modern frameworks will be crucial as you develop scalable applications and optimize system performance. This position offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and inclusive work culture. If you’re passionate about backend development and thrive in a remote setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development budget

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work culture

Paid time off

Work-life balance support

Company retreats

In-person team meetups

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend development with PHP and modern frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and optimizing large-scale systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PHP

Backend Development

Database Management (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Cloud Services

APIs

Microservices Architecture

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Testing Frameworks

Continuous Integration

Version Control

Job description

Senior PHP Backend Engineer - Remote from anywhere

Senior PHP Backend Engineer - Remote from anywhere

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
  
  
  

Requirements

• 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
  
  
  

Benefits

• 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
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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