MyHeritage is a leading global platform for family history, empowering tens of millions of users worldwide to explore their roots through advanced technologies, billions of historical records, AI-powered tools, and a modern DNA testing platform.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to developing new backend features, improving existing systems, and enhancing performance in a high-load, large-scale environment. You will work with modern technologies, collaborate within a senior engineering team, and influence architectural decisions in a long-term, innovative project.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a PHP Software Developer
• Proven experience working with pure PHP (without frameworks)
• Strong knowledge of OOD, architectural and design patterns
• Experience working with complex database schemas
• Understanding of CI/CD and Agile development practices
• Strong communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work independent
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2+)

Nice to have:

• Practical experience with Java or Python
• Experience with microservices architecture (understanding pros and cons)
• Experience with AWS infrastructure
• Background working with the Symfony framework

Soft skills:

• Mentally mature, positive, responsible, and collaborative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, refactor, and improve existing backend code and system components
• Design and implement new backend features and services
• Ensure code quality via clean coding practices and peer reviews
• Troubleshoot production issues, monitor performance, and provide effective fixes
• Contribute to architectural discussions and long-term system improvements
• Work within Agile processes, providing accurate estimations and progress reporting
• Collaborate closely with the Team Lead and senior developers