Join our dynamic team at MyHeritage as a Senior Backend Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in crafting innovative features and enhancing current solutions. If you thrive in the challenge of optimizing complex systems under significant load and are passionate about continual improvement and innovation, we welcome you to be part of our journey. With exposure to a diverse array of technologies, this role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your skill set and explore new horizons.
What you bring
- B.Sc. in computer science or software engineering
- Minimum 5 years working as a PHP software developer
- Proven ability working with pure PHP without frameworks
- Extensive knowledge in OOD, architectural and design patterns
- Self-directed, ambitious, team player, fast-learn and a strong communicator
- Experience working with complex database schemas
What else
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Good understanding of Agile concepts
- Upper-intermediate English
Will be a plus
- Practical experience in different languages (Java, Python)
- Experience in building microservice architecture (pros and cons)
- Experience with AWS infrastructure
- Experience with Symfony framework
About MyHeritage
MyHeritage is the leading global platform for family history. It enriches the lives of people worldwide by enabling them to uncover more about themselves and where they belong. With a suite of intuitive products, billions of historical records, an affordable at-home DNA test, and AI-powered photo tools, MyHeritage creates a meaningful discovery experience that is deeply rewarding. The MyHeritage platform is enjoyed by tens of millions of people around the world who treasure and celebrate their heritage. MyHeritage offers full privacy controls and is available in 42 languages. Learn more at www.myheritage.com. See what it’s like to work at MyHeritage on www.glassdoor.com.
Top Skills
What We Do
MyHeritage is the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage allows users to discover their past and empower their future. MyHeritage DNA is one of the world’s largest consumer DNA databases, with 5.4 million customers. MyHeritage is the most popular DNA test and family history service in Europe. Since 2020, MyHeritage is home to the world’s most advanced AI technologies for repairing, enhancing, colorizing, and animating historical photos.
Working at MyHeritage means developing pioneering technologies and integrating AI to deliver powerful discoveries to our 104 million users. It also means making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. With a track record of leveraging its staff and expertise to help communities around the world, in April 2020, MyHeritage joined the fight against COVID-19 by building one of the world's largest COVID-19 laboratories to dramatically scale up Israel's testing capabilities and save lives. The MyHeritage Lab was commissioned by Israel’s Ministries of Health and Defense, and to date has processed over 5 million tests.
Our 650 employees enjoy a hybrid work model that combines the convenience and flexibility of working from home with the collaborative social environment of our bright, spacious offices. Headquartered in Or Yehuda, we also have offices in Tel Aviv, North America, and Europe.
When we’re not working, you can find us enjoying the fully-stocked kitchens, office gym, yoga classes, happy hours, and team-building activities. Visit our careers site for more information about our open positions: http://careers.myheritage.com







