Trainee / Junior PHP Developer, JR895

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Hiring Remotely in Lviv, UKR
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Software • Analytics • Consulting • Cybersecurity • App development
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The Role
Develop and debug PHP backend applications for an event management platform. Responsibilities include implementing algorithms, writing maintainable code according to architecture and coding standards, testing programs, using version control, and coordinating deadlines with senior developers. The role offers opportunities to learn PHP frameworks, Node.js, frontend development, and AI-assisted software development while collaborating with customers and an experienced engineering team.
Summary Generated by Built In
ELEKS Software Engineering and Development Office is looking for a Trainee / Junior PHP Developer in our offices in Ukraine.

Our project is a German event management and marketing platform that helps customers create events with different ticket categories, sell tickets, analyze event performance, and collect feedback from organizers.
Our client works with large companies that organize conferences, trade fairs, and other corporate events.

REQUIREMENTS

    • Understanding of programming fundamentals and how software is built 
    • Basic knowledge of PHP 8.4 and object-oriented programming; hands-on PHP experience is a plus but not mandatory
    • Openness to learning PHP with Laminas or writing backend code in Node.js
    • Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL; familiarity with MySQL 8.4 or PostgreSQL 14
    • Basic understanding of REST APIs
    • Familiarity with Git and Composer
    • Some hands-on experience with AI tools for software development
    • Ability to use AI thoughtfully: define tasks and acceptance criteria, review and test AI-generated output, and refine it where needed rather than copying it without verification
    • Interest in a full-stack role and willingness to work across both backend and frontend development
    • Upper-Intermediate level of English

WOULD BE A PLUS

  • Familiarity with TypeScript and Angular 21
  • Experience with PHP or another backend language
  • Basic knowledge of Docker
  • Familiarity with PHPUnit and test writing
  • Interest in AWS services such as S3 or SQS
  • Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as DynamoDB
  • Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI, Propel ORM, or microservices
  • Experience working with third-party APIs, such as PayPal or Google Analytics

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct a simple range of programming tasks including analysis, coding, and debugging of complex program logic 
  • Conduct test procedures by using testing, and debugging programs
  • Develop algorithms according to technical specifications or other requirements documentation
  • Use standard algorithms in the applicable cases
  • Write program code according to the defined application architecture 
  • Structure and format source code, comment and mark up the code, as well as name variables, functions, classes, data structures, and files according to the company conventions and industry best practices
  • Track changes, compare source code in the defined version control system
  • Agree task deadlines with Senior Developer or Technical Leader

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

  • Close cooperation with a customer 
  • Challenging tasks 
  • Competence development 
  • Team of professionals 
  • Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy

Skills Required

  • Understanding of programming fundamentals and how software is built
  • Basic knowledge of PHP 8.4 and object-oriented programming
  • Openness to learning PHP with Laminas or backend development with Node.js
  • Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs
  • Familiarity with Git and Composer
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools for software development
  • Ability to define tasks and acceptance criteria, review AI-generated output, and test and refine it
  • Interest in full-stack development across backend and frontend technologies
  • Upper-Intermediate level of English
  • Familiarity with TypeScript and Angular 21
  • Experience with PHP or another backend language
  • Basic knowledge of Docker
  • Familiarity with PHPUnit and test writing
  • Interest in AWS services such as S3 or SQS
  • Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB
  • Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI, Propel ORM, or microservices
  • Experience working with third-party APIs such as PayPal or Google Analytics

ELEKS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ELEKS and has not been reviewed or approved by ELEKS.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Well-being support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package, including mental-health/psychological support and wellness offerings in some locations. Flexible work options (remote-friendly/hybrid and flexible hours) also add day-to-day lifestyle value beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off coverage is described as broad, with paid vacation and sick leave plus additional paid days for life events and the option for unpaid days. Sabbatical-like options are also referenced, suggesting additional flexibility for extended leave in some circumstances.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Long-term rewards include opportunities to buy company shares or convert a yearly bonus into shares. This provides an additional wealth-building path beyond salary for eligible employees.

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The Company
HQ: İstanbul
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

ELEKS is the partner of choice for many of the world's leading enterprises, SMEs and technology challengers. We help businesses elevate their value through custom software development, product design, QA and consultancy services. We deliver high tech innovations to Fortune 500 companies, big enterprises and technology challengers, improving the ways they work and boosting the value they create for the modern world. Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe, the US and UK, provide our clients with a full range of software services. These include dedicated teams, product development, R&D and technology consulting. For more information, please visit: eleks.com

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