TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (PHP): Building and optimizing scalable, performant, and reliable backend services for an API-first payments platform with an accent on API design, database performance, and system resilience. Focus on designing and implementing RESTful APIs, optimizing distributed systems, and evolving architectural long-term direction.

Location: Flexible hybrid work, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, or remote from home within Lithuania.

Salary: €4,500–€7,000 Gross (monthly)

Company

%hirify_global% is an EMI based in Lithuania, delivering personalized, boutique financial services to B2B, B2C, and C2B customers.

What you will do

Design and maintain scalable, performant, and reliable backend services.
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams on feature delivery.
Optimize system performance and ensure resilience.
Own services from development through deployment and monitoring.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions.
Implement best practices in observability, error handling, and service-level monitoring.

Requirements

4–7 years of professional backend development experience.
Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel.
Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs for asynchronous services.
Hands-on experience with SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
Experience building and optimizing distributed performant systems.
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps), Docker, and AWS.
Business-level communication fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

Background in FinTech, payments, or regulated domains.
Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
Familiarity with Kubernetes or other orchestration tools.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary of 4500 - 7000 EUR Gross.
2nd pillar pension coverage.
Budget for professional development and certifications.
Flexible hybrid work from Vilnius office or home.
Extra vacation day on your birthday.
Regular workations, health challenges, and team initiatives.