Senior PHP Backend Developer

TL;DR

Senior PHP Backend Developer: Building and optimizing live-entertainment platform features and admin panel functionality with an accent on scalability, performance, and API reliability. Focus on microservices architecture, implementing complex backend logic, and ensuring system stability through extensive unit and API testing.

Location: Must relocate to Limassol, Cyprus (remote work permitted for the first 1–3 months during document processing).

Company

hirify.global is a technology company building a live-entertainment platform.

What you will do

• Develop new features and optimize existing functionality for the platform admin panel.
• Profile system components and identify strategies for improved scaling.
• Write robust unit and API tests to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate on microservices architecture and infrastructure improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PHP, including versions 8.2+.
• Proficiency with Symfony or equivalent professional-level frameworks.
• Expertise in REST API design and implementation.
• Solid understanding of microservices, Kafka, and gRPC.
• Experience with PHPUnit, Pest, and CI processes.

Nice to have

• Experience with Go.
• Experience with Elasticsearch.

Culture & Benefits

• EU employment contract with a 3-year work visa and full family support.
• Comprehensive relocation package including flights, corporate housing for 1 month, and guidance.
• Health insurance for the entire family and corporate mobile plan.
• 50% reimbursement for psychotherapy and family education (kindergarten/school).
• Bi-annual bonuses and salary reviews.
• Full access to sports benefits, bike rentals, and professional development expenses.