Software Engineer (PHP)

NFQ is a core technology partner for HomeToGo – a dedicated team of software engineers and data science professionals driving innovation to power a marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals. We are expanding HomeToGo’s technology team in Lithuania and are looking for the brightest talents to join this growing company.

HomeToGo is the marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, houseboats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps & websites in 25 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, Casamundo, CaseVacanza.it, e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Tripping.com and Wimdu.

Currently, we are seeking a Software Engineer (PHP) for the Checkout team. You will play an essential role in our platform's success by joining the team responsible for enhancing the checkout process and post booking experience. Your expertise in PHP development will be instrumental in delivering seamless user experiences and optimizing the booking flow for our users.

In this role, you will

• Write clean, efficient and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices to ensure the platform's stability and scalability
• Identify and address technical challenges and bottlenecks related to the technology stack to continuously improve the platform's functionality and user experience
• Choose adequate technical and business metrics to monitor features and manage the risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to plan, design, and implement new features and improvements to the rental details page and checkout process using PHP and Symfony framework

What you will bring

• 2+ years of experience in building backend applications in PHP, ideally with Symfony
• Know how to design clean, scalable, and testable systems using SOLID principles and design patterns
• Experience with asynchronous task management with Amazon SQS
• Experience with SQL and relational database (MySQL/MariaDB)
• Experience in building and operating high-scale distributed systems
• Familiarity with containerized development using Docker (Kubernetes knowledge is a plus)
• Test-Driven Development mindset and care deeply about code quality and reliability
• Fluency in Lithuanian and English and enjoying working in cross-functional, international teams

What we offer

• Career of growth opportunities and promotions, 360 feedback, performance evaluation system, and mentoring from an international and distinguished team
• Culture of empowerment, trust, recognition, autonomy and quarterly transparency about company goals. A focus on work-life balance, combined with consistent collaboration and support from a team of 30+ nationalities
• Compensation of attractive salary, health insurance, additional holidays, flexible working hours, language courses, employee-led workshops, office perks, frequent team building and company events, business trips to Berlin