Senior PHP Engineer

Lever, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Stock options

Career growth

Health benefits

Remote & hybrid

Job summary

airSlate’s US Legal Forms team is seeking a PHP Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain backend features and APIs using PHP/Laravel. You will work with AI-enhanced processes to ship faster and smarter, and contribute to cross-functional projects including React frontend work.

You’ll analyze experimentation results, own outcomes, and help drive product quality through tested, maintainable code and proactive recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong PHP/Laravel proficiency.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve development work.
• Solid experience with REST APIs, SQL/MySQL, SQS, and cloud/AWS.
• Good testing practices and a commitment to code quality.
• Basic Python knowledge for some tasks.
• Basic knowledge of React for cross-functional contributions.
• Proactive, independent, with strong ownership; comfortable in a low-bureaucracy team.
• English level B1+; Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend features and APIs for US Legal Forms using PHP/Laravel.
• Bring an AI-forward approach to daily work — find and implement ways AI can help the team build and ship faster and smarter
• Contribute cross-functionally when needed, including some React frontend work
• Analyse A/B test results and own the impact of your work on product outcomes
• Take part in technical and process decisions, helping the team operate independently with minimal PM involvement
• Write tested, maintainable code and help uphold quality standards
• Proactively raise ideas that make the team faster, smarter, and more impactful

Skills

Backend development

PHP/Laravel

AI tools usage

REST APIs

SQL/MySQL

SQS

Cloud/AWS

Testing practices

English B1+

React basics

Ukrainian/Russian

Tools

React

Job description

About airSlate

airSlate is a global SaaS technology company that develops no-code workflow automation, electronic signature, and document management solutions. Our award-winning products -SignNow, pdfFiller, DocHub, altaFlow, Instapage, and US Legal Forms- serve over hundreds of millions of users and more than one million customers worldwide, helping organizations of every size digitize processes, improve efficiency, and transform how they work.

We’re in an exciting phase of growth and transformation, with teammates in more than 20 countries across three continents and main hubs in theUnited States, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and Philippines.

At airSlate, we’re building value for customers and a culture where growth and innovation go hand in hand. We’re looking for people eager to shape products, scale a company, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.

About US Legal Forms team:

We are a passionate and ambitious team on a mission to succeed with our largest online library of legal forms – US Legal Forms.

Since 1997, US Legal Forms empowers attorneys, small businesses, and even individuals to get their legal documents done. With US Legal Forms, users have access to an online library of more than 85,000 legal templates, detailed guidelines, completion and online notary services.

And now, we are looking for a PHP Backend Developer who is prepared to contribute to the next chapter of our company's growth.

What you'll be working on:

• Design, build, and maintain backend features and APIs for US Legal Forms using PHP/Laravel
• Bring an AI-forward approach to daily work — find and implement ways AI can help the team build and ship faster and smarter
• Contribute cross-functionally when needed, including some React frontend work
• Analyse A/B test results and own the impact of your work on product outcomes
• Take part in technical and process decisions, helping the team operate independently with minimal PM involvement
• Write tested, maintainable code and help uphold quality standards
• Proactively raise ideas that make the team faster, smarter, and more impactful

What we expect from you:

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Strong PHP/Laravel proficiency
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve real development work
• Solid experience with REST APIs, SQL/MySQL, message queues (SQS), and cloud/AWS
• Good testing practices and a commitment to code quality
• Basic Python knowledge for some tasks
• Basic knowledge of React for cross-functional contributions
• Proactive and independent, with a clear sense of ownership; comfortable making decisions in a low-bureaucracy team
• English level B1+
• Fluency in ukrainian or russian language

What we offer

• Flexible working environment- Our teams operate across the globe. We value in-person collaboration in our hubs, but we also embrace remote and hybrid working. You can work from one of our offices in the United States, Poland, Romania or Ukraine, or remotely from many countries.
• Competitive compensation and stock options- We offer salaries that reflect local market conditions and experience, plus a performance-based bonus system and stock options so you share in the company’s growth.
• Professional growth and learning- We invest in your development through courses, conferences, and access to learning resources. We encourage career growth and internal mobility, supporting teammates who want to explore new opportunities within airSlate.
• Health and well‑being- We provide comprehensive benefits tailored to each country, including health coverage, wellness programmes and access to fitness options. We also dedicate quarterly company-wide Mental Health Days, when everyone takes time off to rest and recharge.
• Family‑friendly culture- Family life is part of who we are, and we embrace it in many forms. From flexibility for parents to our airSlate Junior Club for kids, to company-wide family days and our pet-friendly approach, we’re committed to making work and life easier to balance.
• Giving back- We support charitable initiatives around the world through the airSlate Care programme. Our current focus includes humanitarian aid in Ukraine and other regions, matching employee donations and supporting causes chosen by our teams.
• Open communication- We encourage transparent dialogue at all levels. From team discussions to company‑wide Q&A sessions with our CEO, we make sure everyone has the chance to be heard and to influence how we grow.

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