PHP Developer

Hi! We’re ambiscale. We solve real business challenges by building tailored web solutions: 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 (Pokonaj Chłoniaka, Fundacja Katarynka).

• 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, or 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, or 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: experience with modern frontend ecosystems (React/Next.js, Vue/Nuxt.js)
• Familiarity with modern high-performance PHP runtimes (e.g., FrankenPHP, Swoole, RoadRunner)
• Experience with deploying and managing applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or 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 (e.g., using Blackfire, New Relic)
• Integrating complex third-party systems, payment gateways, and external APIs
• Working closely with Project Managers, Front-end Developers, DevOps, and QA to deliver tailored, technology-agnostic solutions
• Actively monitoring technology trends (2026 PHP landscape) and recommending architectural improvements