Senior Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP): Build and enhance backend systems for a digital banking app with an accent on stability, performance, and scalability. Focus on designing robust backend structures, managing high-availability production systems, and mentoring junior developers.

Location: Hybrid in Amsterdam with Digital Nomad perks

Company

hirify.global is a fintech product company revolutionizing digital banking with a focus on user experience and innovation.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust backend structures using MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and PHP.
• Manage high-availability production systems ensuring stability and performance.
• Collaborate with product teams to build user-facing features.
• Mentor and guide junior developers to foster team growth.
• Develop and maintain scalable and efficient backend processes.

Requirements

• Fluent English required (speaking and writing)
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages; PHP experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage high-availability production systems.
• Creativity in building innovative user-facing features.
• Located in or able to work hybrid in Amsterdam.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with Digital Nomad perks over time.
• €1500 learning budget and study leave via hirify.global Academy.
• Monthly contributions to phone and internet bills.
• Macbook provided for work.
• Travel expenses covered with preference for green transport.
• In-house chefs providing lunches and team social events.
• Optional pension plan with company contributions.
• Discounts for sports and wellbeing activities.