PHP Developer

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Mid-Level PHP Developer to join our development team. In this role, you will work primarily with pure PHP 8+ to build, maintain, and improve backend systems and web applications. You should be comfortable writing clean, efficient, and scalable code without relying heavily on full-stack frameworks.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, backend architecture, and writing modern PHP applications using best practices and object-oriented programming principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using pure PHP 8+

• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code

• Design and implement backend APIs and business logic

• Work with PostgreSQL and other relational databases

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing systems

• Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members

• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

• Improve application performance, security, and scalability

• Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions

• Maintain and update existing legacy PHP systems when required

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional PHP development experience

• Strong knowledge of PHP 8+ and modern PHP practices

• Solid understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns

• Good understanding of REST APIs and backend integrations

• Knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTTP

• Experience debugging and profiling PHP applications

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively

The salary range for this role is €4,000–€4,500 gross per month.

We offer:

• A Truly Global Workplace – collaborate with 40+ nationalities across 25+ countries, embracing diversity, inclusion, and cross-cultural innovation

• Hybrid & Flexible Work – balance your life and career with remote-friendly policies and modern offices across Europe

• A Culture of Growth – accelerate your development with access to LinkedIn Learning, structured mentorship, and internal leadership programmes (HiPo & People Leader tracks)

• Workation Programme – work remotely from abroad for up to 2 months per year and experience new cultures while staying connected and productive

• Financial Growth Opportunities – invest in your future with our share purchase matching programme, doubling your contributions and fostering long-term rewards

• Private Health Insurance – access comprehensive medical coverage to support your health

• Pension Insurance – secure your financial future with a fully funded pension scheme

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support specific parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses against predefined criteria. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters.

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