Senior PHP Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior PHP Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior PHP Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient PHP code
• Integrating data storage solutions like databases into web applications
• Design and architect enterprise grade applications which are scalable and can handle 10K+ concurrent users
• Creating and implementing robust security measures to protect web applications
• Collaborating with front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements
• Conducting code reviews, and providing constructive feedback to team members
• Managing project timelines and meeting deadlines consistently
• Optimizing web applications for mobile and cross-browser compatibility
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting issues reported by end users
• Documenting code, processes, and best practices for future reference
• Staying up-to-date on emerging PHP trends and technologies

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in PHP latest version, including its frameworks and libraries (e.g., Laravel and CodeIgniter)
• Strong knowledge in Web technologies like JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, bootstrap, jQuery
• Experience with database systems like MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git
• Work experience in OAuth, SSO
• Problem-solving and debugging abilities
• Understanding of web security best practices
• Excellent soft skills like communication and teamwork skills
• Time management and project management abilities
• Continuous learning and adaptability to evolving web technologies

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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