Senior PHP Engineer with AI / LLM

iTeamly is a Venture Building company creating profitable technology companies from scratch. They collaborate with partners who share similar aspirations and regularly launch new projects based on long-term relationships.

• 5+ years of experience as a PHP Backend Engineer / Senior Developer
• Very good knowledge of PHP 8+ and modern backend development practices
• Experience with frameworks such as Symfony and/or Laravel
• Good understanding of REST APIs, integrations, and backend architecture
• Experience with relational databases, especially MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with Redis, queues, messaging or background processing
• Practical interest or hands-on experience with AI / LLM tools such as OpenAI API, Claude, GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering or AI automation
• English at a level allowing daily technical communication

Nice to have:

• Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, NestJS
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Symfony Messenger
• Understanding of software security topics such as OAuth2, JWT, and input validation
• Experience with architectural approaches such as DDD, CQRS, Event Sourcing, or Hexagonal Architecture

• Designing and developing backend services using PHP and modern backend frameworks
• Building and maintaining REST APIs, integrations, and business logic for production systems
• Working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
• Supporting the development of AI-powered features using LLMs, OpenAI API, Claude or similar tools
• Working on AI automation, prompt engineering, and backend integrations with AI services
• Improving application architecture, scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Taking ownership of technical decisions and supporting less experienced developers when needed
• Participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and delivery planning