For our Client we are looking for Senior Backend Engineer.

About client

We are on a mission to create a friendly and trusted platform to connect homeowners with the right contractors across the US. What started as a small idea has become a fast-growing home improvement platform focusing on lead quality and long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual success. We are a growth-oriented company with a long-term outlook - our platform consistently and positively evolves based on data insights and the most up-to-date tools.

This job is for you if

• You would like to work in a positive atmosphere where teamwork and trust in your colleagues are primary values.
• You succeed in an environment that values initiative and sharing feedback and where your suggestions and efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You are used to taking responsibility for solving difficult tasks and are directly involved in how your efforts impact the final result.

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who brings experience with PHP (Laravel preferred) but also thrives with modern languages, frameworks, and architectures. You’ll work in a collaborative, senior-level engineering team that values systems thinking, C4 architecture modelling, and clear estimation practices. This role is full-time and offers home working flexibility. Your future role will include

• Designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and well-tested systems using PHP (Laravel) and other modern frameworks and languages.
• Using C4 modelling and architectural thinking to design new features and systems.
• Participating in the full development lifecycle: concept, estimation, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and optimisation.
• Working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-value features on time.
• Championing systems thinking, helping ensure technical choices align with business goals.
• Maintaining a strong focus on code quality, performance, and security.

You’re going to need this to be successful in this role

• 5+ years of professional development experience, with experience in PHP (Laravel/ Symfony)
• 3+ years of experience in Golang. Alternatively, professional experience with multiple modern languages or frameworks (Kotlin, C#).
• Solid understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Experience creating or working with C4 diagrams and system architecture documentation.
• Proven ability to estimate work accurately and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Git-based workflows and Linux environments.
• Experience with o11y tools.
• Advanced English.

It’s nice if you also have

• Experience with Docker and containerised deployments in a Terraform environment.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), certification is nice to have.
• Background in event-driven systems or microservices.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools.

Why choose this offer

• Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere without being tied to one place - while ensuring you are available to our team during the agreed working hours.
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with a flexible schedule tailored to your local needs, along with paid vacation, sick leave, and local holidays.
• Empower yourself with work equipment of your choice partially paid for by Company and up-to-date apps and tools to maximize your productivity.
• Feel valued and appreciated with an industry-leading compensation package.
• Get recognized and rewarded for both outstanding individual efforts leading to extraordinary results and our team success.
• Enhance your well-being with our allowance program covering fitness activities and mental health programs.
• Learn and expand your knowledge by both working on complex tasks and using paid training opportunities, including courses, events, and conferences.