Senior PHP Developer

Medium; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United States seeks a Senior PHP Developer to design and maintain backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the front-end team to ensure seamless user experiences and must have extensive PHP experience. Key responsibilities include optimizing APIs for performance, integrating third-party services, and writing scalable code. This position offers substantial growth opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Limitless learning opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Company-provided sick days

Wellness programs

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using PHP.
• Collaborate with team members to define API requirements.
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability and security.
• Implement data storage solutions and manage databases.
• Integrate third-party APIs as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation of APIs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot backend services.

Skills

Extensive PHP experience

Knowledge of REST API

Unit testing and end-to-end testing

Understanding of OOP principles

Knowledge of SQL and ORM

Familiarity with Git

Message queueing technologies

Application containerization technologies

Principles of microservice architecture

Advanced English proficiency

Job description

Join Hostinger, and we’ll grow fast! 🚀

We’re shaping the future of online success - powered by AI and driven by people. With 900+ talented professionals and over 4 million clients in 150 countries, we help creators and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life faster and easier than ever before.

Our mission:

To provide tools that help individuals and small businesses succeed online faster and easier.

Our culture:

Guided by 10 company principles.

Our formula for success:

Customer obsession, innovative products, and talented teams.

Your role at Hostinger

We're looking for aSenior PHP Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining backend systems and APIs that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with the front-end team and other stakeholders to ensure seamless data exchange and a smooth user experience. Proficiency in PHP and API development is crucial for success in this role.

Curious to learn more? Connect with your team:

Edgaras Lukoševičius, Arvydas Leikus, Klaudijus Januitis.

Your day-to-day

• Design, develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using PHP.
• Collaborate with team members to define API requirements.
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability and security.
• Implement data storage solutions and database management.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation of APIs for internal and external use.
• Monitor and troubleshoot backend services to identify and resolve issues.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in backend development.
• Deliver high-quality code solutions and make decisions on product architecture.
• Write clear, scalable and tested code that creates actual business value.
• Share feedback with your peers.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive PHP experience (bonus points for Laravel).
• Confident knowledge and understanding of OOP principles & Design Patterns.
• Unit testing and end-to-end testing.
• Knowledge of REST API, SQL and any ORM.
• The Git versioning system is not new to you as you have tracked changes there numerous times.
• You know message queueing technologies like RabbitMQ, PubSub and Kafka.
• You know application containerization technologies, like Docker.
• Knowledge of the principles of microservice architecture.
• You are a self-starter who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Advanced English (spoken & written).

Benefits for you

• 🚀 360 Growth: We provide limitless learning opportunities: access to platforms like Reforge and Coach Hub, global conferences, feedback culture, digital libraries, and industry-leading subscriptions. Advance your career with internal mobility, and grow with a team eager to share knowledge and support your success.
• 🎯 Freedom & responsibility: Work on your terms, whether from the comfort of home or anywhere in the world. With a home office budget, you can elevate your workspace. Enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule while bringing your ideas to life in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• 💪 Wellness simplified: Your health comes first with company-provided sick days, 20 paid suspension days, Headspace subscriptions, and recharge leave. Participate in wellbeing-dedicated events and simply enjoy the balance of a lifestyle that prioritizes wellness.
• 🎉 Work hard - party hard: Celebrate your achievements with company events like Town Hall, Meet the Client initiatives, team-building experiences, and workations. Celebrate life’s big moments with milestone gifts for weddings, new parenthood, and graduations.

Get ready to take your personal and professional growth to new heights! Join Hostinger today and be part of our journey 🚀

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