Senior PHP Backend Developer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Senior PHP Backend Developer with a proven track record of designing and building large-scale, enterprise-level systems. This is not a junior or mid-level position. You will be expected to take full ownership of backend architecture, make critical technical decisions, and mentor other developers.
You will be working on eMyli – a complex eCommerce platform – so experience in the online retail space is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems for enterprise-level eCommerce platforms
• Architect robust and secure RESTful APIs and microservices
• Take ownership of system architecture, database design, and infrastructure decisions
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver business value
• Lead technical design sessions and code reviews
• Mentor and guide mid-level and junior developers
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems for maximum performance and reliability
• Ensure code quality, security standards, and best practices are followed across the team

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of professional backend development experience
• Strong hands-on coding experience – this is a hands-on role, not purely managerial
• Proven experience working on large-scale, enterprise-level projects
• Solid experience in eCommerce platforms (online retail)
• Deep understanding of software architecture for enterprise systems – must have designed and delivered enterprise-grade architectures from scratch or at a significant scale
• Experience in team management and technical leadership – ability to lead a team, conduct code reviews, and mentor developers
• Expertise in PHP and related frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and asynchronous processing
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong knowledge of version control (Git) and collaborative workflows

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with OroCommerce (highly preferred for this role)
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Kubernetes
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
• Contributions to open-source projects

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Self-starter with a high degree of ownership
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Passion for mentoring and growing talent