Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our clients’ growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time.
Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.
As a fully remote company, we welcome talented individuals seeking hourly-based freelance opportunities
We are looking for a PHP Developer to join the team behind a specialized software system designed to support the education and welfare of children in care. The platform provides real-time attendance tracking, personal education plan management, and secure data sharing among social workers, teachers, and local authorities. It emphasizes data security, compliance, and role-based access to ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately. Future developments include mobile app accessibility, AI-driven insights, and automated support features. With a strong track record and partnerships with over 100 local authorities, the platform is a trusted solution for managing complex educational and welfare needs. In this role, you will be involved in transforming and modernizing the existing system into its next-generation version, focusing on long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Requirements:
Strong expertise in PHP 8+ and modern backend development practices.
Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization using MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Solid knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) along with cloud best practices.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly PHPUnit.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and architectural thinking skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
English proficiency at B2 level or higher for daily collaboration in an international team.
Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive technical solutions.
Experience with frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and modern frameworks, particularly React.js.
Familiarity with frontend testing tools (e.g., Jest).
Experience with API integration and design (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
Responsibilities:
Focus on improving, refactoring, and modernizing an established backend system.
Ensure high performance, stability, and scalability without full system rewrites.
Analyze and optimize existing database schemas and backend architecture.
Implement reliable backend solutions following clean code principles and best practices.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, QA, frontend) to deliver robust solutions.
Our transparent recruitment journey usually takes up to 2 weeks and includes a few stages:
- Recruiting Interview -> 30-45 min
- Technical Interview -> 1-1,5h
- Client Interview (optional) -> up to 1h
- Reference Check
- Offer
If you're seeking a flexible, welcoming, and professional environment, join our freelance project-based team!
We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients!
Skills Required
- Strong expertise in PHP 8+ and modern backend development practices
- Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization using MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Solid knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, and RDS, and cloud best practices
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly PHPUnit
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and architectural thinking skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive technical solutions
- Experience with frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React.js
- Familiarity with frontend testing tools such as Jest
- Experience with API integration and design, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL
What We Do
Altamira is your zero headaches software partner. The company was originally founded to change the way offshore software development is done. We saw that there were many good small-to-medium software houses that had niche expertise and top talent. The challenge they had was creating a joined-up service that led to the highest quality software and a great service for western customers and larger, complex organisations. We’ve grown into a professional services consultancy, and we are on a mission to provide AI-powered solutions that help you stay ahead of the curve. At Altamira, we don’t just solve problems - we uncover strong AI use cases in process automation that drive real cost savings and efficiency gains. Through our close collaboration, we help build your organisation’s capabilities, ensuring knowledge transfer to realise the full potential of the technologies we introduce. These small wins build confidence to tackle core activities with AI-based solutions that create serious impact: improved efficiency, stronger business outcomes, and talent development that powers your future. Great software, zero headaches.
