PHP Backend Developer (Microservices)

TL;DR

PHP Backend Developer (Microservices): Developing and optimizing tracking-related functionalities for a large-scale e-commerce platform with an accent on microservices architecture and event-driven data processing. Focus on refactoring monolithic components, integrating third-party marketing APIs, and ensuring high performance for conversion tracking systems.

Location: Must be based in Moldova, Portugal, Poland, or the Czech Republic

Company

A leading European online platform for the automotive aftermarket, operating across 27 countries with a digital-first approach.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable microservices while refactoring existing PHP monolithic components.
• Develop and maintain tracking functionalities for events like product views and order completions.
• Create and manage Composer packages to ensure versioning and code quality.
• Integrate third-party services including Google, Facebook, and affiliate networks for conversion tracking.
• Implement efficient queue and worker systems to process large volumes of tracking data.
• Conduct performance audits and troubleshoot critical tracking-related issues.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Moldova, Portugal, Poland, or the Czech Republic.
• Strong proficiency in PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
• Solid understanding of monolithic and microservices architectures.
• Experience with queue systems like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka.
• Familiarity with tracking pixels, conversion tracking, and marketing analytics.
• English: B1 level required; Russian (B1+) is a strong advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience with Go Lang.
• Background in e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Scrum methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
• Comprehensive annual vacation package plus an additional day off for birthdays.
• Country-specific benefits including meal allowances and healthcare insurance.
• Access to a mental wellbeing program for employees and their families.
• Extensive learning opportunities with over 650 courses on an e-learning platform.
• Free English and German language classes.