Senior PHP Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior PHP Engineer in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale SaaS platform used by millions of users worldwide. You will focus on backend development, performance optimization, and platform architecture, shaping the core functionality of a widely used product. The position blends hands-on coding with strategic input, allowing you to influence product scalability, reliability, and long-term architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, and Product, to deliver secure, high-performance solutions. This role is ideal for someone passionate about backend engineering, modern PHP development, and improving systems that power critical digital workflows. You will be part of a fast-paced, globally distributed team committed to innovation, quality, and efficiency.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance core platform components and backend services.
• Shape architectural decisions, contributing to system simplification and modernization.
• Build secure, reliable, and high-performance backend solutions for large-scale user traffic.
• Collaborate with DevOps to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and system observability.
• Support security initiatives, including authentication and authorization implementations (RBAC/ABAC).
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and incident resolution processes.
• Work cross-functionally to enable new product capabilities and platform integrations.

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, including at least 3 years with PHP.
• Strong expertise with PHP and the Laravel ecosystem.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and distributed storage systems (e.g., Redis).
• Knowledge of secure coding principles and modern authentication/authorization approaches.
• Experience with containerized environments such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Background in high-load systems or platform-level services is highly desirable.
• English proficiency suitable for technical discussions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Flexible working environment with remote, hybrid, or office-based options.
• Competitive compensation and stock options with performance-based bonuses.
• Professional growth opportunities through courses, conferences, and internal mobility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including access to fitness programs.
• Family-friendly culture with support for parents, company-sponsored family events, and pet-friendly policies.
• Dedicated mental health days for rest and recharge.
• Opportunities to contribute to charitable initiatives and giving-back programs.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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