Middle Backend developer ( PHP)

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer (PHP) to join our project team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-performance backend services, database architectures, and RESTful APIs. You will work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver clean, scalable, and secure PHP applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain robust backend logic and RESTful APIs using PHP and modern frameworks (e.g., Laravel or Symfony).

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following OOP principles and PSR standards.

• Design efficient database schemas and optimize SQL queries for relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).

• Integrate third-party APIs, microservices, and external payment or data gateways.

• Participate in code reviews, bug fixes, performance tuning, and technical problem solving.

• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate web APIs with client-side applications.

• Write unit and integration tests (PHPUnit) to ensure code reliability.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial experience in backend web development using PHP.

• Solid experience with modern PHP frameworks (primarily Laravel or Symfony).

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), MVC pattern, and SOLID principles.

• Proficient with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORMs (Eloquent, Doctrine).

• Hands-on experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.

• Good understanding of caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) and queue systems (RabbitMQ, Laravel Queues).

• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and standard development workflows.

• Experience writing tests with PHPUnit.

• English level: Intermediate+ / Upper-Intermediate (comfortable writing documentation and participating in team calls).