Senior Backend PHP Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Backend PHP Software Engineer (Fintech): Evolving hirify.global’ core architecture for hotel rates and availability with an accent on reliability, performance, and thoughtful design. Focus on building mission-critical services in a collaborative, high-trust environment, leveraging latest, modern SaaS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global transforms hospitality by building an intelligent platform that powers properties across 150 countries, processing billions in bookings annually.

What you will do

• Evolve hirify.global’ core architecture for hotel rates and availability.
• Shape and lead technical discussions around complex systems and domain logic, working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Write clean, well-tested, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Contribute to the ongoing migration of our core platform toward a modern, microservices-based architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver scalable, high-quality features.
• Champion engineering excellence by promoting best practices in code quality, architecture, and team processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience using object-oriented principles in PHP or Java.
• 2+ years of experience with one or more modern frameworks or ecosystems (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, or similar).
• Expert knowledge of relational, indexing, and searching technologies, especially MySQL.
• Strong knowledge and passion for software architecture, design patterns, and testing practices.
• Business-level English fluency required (verbal and written).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the location where the position is located without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience designing and building microservices using PHP or Java.
• Experience with gRPC and protobuf.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).
• Experience working with a remote-first and globally distributed team.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote First, Remote Always.
• 2 corporate apartment accommodations for team member use for free (San Diego & São Paulo).
• Monthly Wellness Fridays - enjoy an extra long weekend every month.
• Full Paid Parental Leave.
• Home office stipend based on country of residency.
• Professional development courses in hirify.global University.