Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python)

Xebia is a global tech company with origins in Poland, known for cloud and Big Data solutions. They have over 1,000 experts working across cloud, data, and software, serving clients in diverse industries including fintech, e-commerce, aviation, logistics, media, and fashion. The company uses modern, open-source technology stacks and partners with Databricks, dbt, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, and AWS. They support tech communities and emphasize continuous growth through Guilds, Labs, and personal development budgets.

• Strong commercial experience in backend development, including PHP and Python
• Very good practical knowledge of Symfony
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL
• Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and system integrations
• Practical experience with data imports, transformations, or processing pipelines
• Understanding of software architecture and backend design principles
• Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices
• Practical experience using AI-powered assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor to improve productivity and quality
• Ability to understand business requirements and proactively propose technical improvements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ownership mindset and ability to work independently
• Good command of English
• Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required

Nice to have:

• Experience with Apache Airflow
• Familiarity with Snowflake or other analytics platforms
• Experience with AWS
• Hands-on experience with web scraping solutions
• Experience working with business intelligence or data analytics environments
• Basic frontend development skills with JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS
• Experience applying GenAI in structured ways within the SDLC, including workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations
• Interest in emerging AI-driven practices such as agent-based workflows and AI-augmented development

• Developing and maintaining business-critical platforms supporting commercial and financial operations
• Building and enhancing backend solutions using PHP and Python
• Developing REST APIs and integrations with external data sources
• Designing and maintaining data import, transformation, and processing pipelines
• Working with PostgreSQL and SQL to support application functionality and data processing
• Contributing to the development of the Data Collection Platform, including API integrations and web scraping
• Collaborating closely with Commercial, Finance, Product, and Engineering teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions
• Participating in an Agile environment with 2-week sprints and quarterly planning cycles
• Contributing to code quality, architecture, and continuous improvement of the platforms

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.