PHP Developer

We solve real business challenges by building tailored web solutions including WordPress, eCommerce, Cyber Security, DevOps, Data & AI services, and custom systems. We work with clients across Poland, Europe, and the US, including Żabka, Biedronka, Brand24, and the University of California (Berkeley), as well as supporting non-profit organizations.

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in a similar Backend/PHP position
• Deep understanding of modern PHP (8.2+) and strict typing
• Strong, hands-on experience with the Symfony framework
• Solid grasp of software architecture patterns (SOLID, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, basics of DDD/CQRS)
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms and in-memory data stores (e.g. Redis, Memcached)
• Experience in asynchronous processing, message brokers, and queues (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka, Symfony Messenger)
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Commitment to code quality, experience with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Behat, Pest) and static analysis tools (PHPStan/Psalm at strict levels)
• Experience in building and consuming secure RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Advanced problem-solving skills focused on troubleshooting, profiling, and resolving bottlenecks in high-traffic applications
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Polish (at least B2)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Sulu CMS
• Knowledge of other PHP frameworks (Laravel, Zend/Laminas)
• Full-stack capabilities with modern frontend ecosystems (React/Next.js or Vue/Nuxt.js)
• Familiarity with modern high-performance PHP runtimes (FrankenPHP, Swoole, RoadRunner)
• Experience deploying and managing applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with Headless CMS / Composable Commerce architectures and integrations

• Designing, developing, and scaling highly available enterprise web applications and API-first architectures
• Ensuring the highest standards of performance, security (OWASP Top 10), and code quality through rigorous code reviews and static analysis
• Profiling and optimizing applications to handle significant traffic and data loads using tools like Blackfire and New Relic
• Integrating complex third-party systems, payment gateways, and external APIs
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Front-end Developers, DevOps, and QA to deliver tailored, technology-agnostic solutions
• Actively monitoring technology trends and proactively recommending architectural improvements