Backend Developer (PHP) (Remote - Europe)
JobgetherSpain5 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology
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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Developer (PHP) in Europe.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-performing, secure, and scalable backend systems that power modern financial platforms. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining core backend services, optimizing databases, and building analytics solutions to support business-critical applications. The position combines hands-on coding, system architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and innovative fintech solutions. Your expertise will directly impact product performance, reliability, and the overall user experience. The environment encourages professional growth, adoption of best practices, and participation in cutting-edge projects that drive the future of digital payments.
Accountabilities
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
π Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
π It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
π― Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
π§ When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias β focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-performing, secure, and scalable backend systems that power modern financial platforms. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining core backend services, optimizing databases, and building analytics solutions to support business-critical applications. The position combines hands-on coding, system architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and innovative fintech solutions. Your expertise will directly impact product performance, reliability, and the overall user experience. The environment encourages professional growth, adoption of best practices, and participation in cutting-edge projects that drive the future of digital payments.
Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain backend services using PHP 8.3 and the Symfony framework
- Design, optimize, and maintain relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Implement high-performance analytics solutions with ClickHouse and caching mechanisms using Redis
- Manage project dependencies efficiently with Composer
- Build and maintain robust REST APIs and integrate them with external services
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to deliver seamless user experiences
- Contribute to secure, well-tested, and high-performing product development
- Strong knowledge of PHP 8.3 and the Symfony framework
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
- Familiarity with ClickHouse for analytics and Redis for caching
- Proficiency in managing dependencies using Composer
- Expertise in database design, schema optimization, and performance tuning
- Proven experience building and integrating REST APIs
- Basic understanding of the Go programming language is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to work remotely within the Central European Time (CET) zone
- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Fully remote work with flexible hours within the CET time zone
- 19 business days of paid time off, plus flexible PTO policy
- Access to paid corporate English lessons (via Preply)
- Friendly, values-driven, and supportive work environment
- Opportunities to participate in conferences and community events
- Exposure to a cutting-edge fintech environment and skill development in modern backend technologies
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
π Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
π It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
π― Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
π§ When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias β focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
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