Backend Tech Lead (PHP, iGaming)

TL;DR

Backend Tech Lead (PHP, iGaming): Maintaining and developing the company’s backend technology stack and system architecture with an accent on scalability, reliability, and security. Focus on code quality, performance, and compliance with modern backend development methodologies.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is an international IT company headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, creating and launching its own software products and services, focusing exclusively on Fintech and iGaming solutions.

What you will do

• Maintain and develop the company’s backend technology stack and system architecture.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of backend systems.
• Oversee code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with modern backend development methodologies.
• Coordinate architectural decisions with other Tech Leads and the Platform Team.
• Plan and track backend tasks to ensure efficient workload distribution and timely delivery.
• Support continuous team growth through mentoring, feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, REST, RPC and GraphQL API design, network optimization, and security principles (CORS, CSRF, XSS).
• 5+ years of experience in backend development with PHP (preferably 8+), using modern frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and clean architecture design.
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and analytical systems such as ClickHouse, including complex query optimization, indexing, and transaction management.
• Proficiency with Kafka and event-driven architecture, including designing and maintaining data pipelines and asynchronous communication between services.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with proven experience mentoring developers.

Nice to have

• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring balanced workloads and maintaining delivery consistency within the team.
• Experience applying AI-based solutions to improve development workflows, automate processes, or analyze code and metrics.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Sentry).
• Familiarity with Agile-like methodologies and collaboration in cross-functional environments.

Culture & Benefits

• High salary (plus performance bonuses and salary revision regularly).
• Remote work.
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri (8 hours per day) with flexible starting hours.
• 24 days holiday leave.
• Corporate English lessons.
• Exciting work challenges that allow you to grow to your full potential.