Senior Backend Engineer (PHP)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP): Building and evolving platform capabilities for a brand management organization with an accent on scalability, security, and maintainability. Focus on designing high-quality features, refactoring legacy code, and collaborating across product and design teams to deliver robust solutions.

Location: Must be based in Switzerland (Remote or on-site in St. Gallen).

Company

hirify.global is a product company providing a platform that connects brands and people through efficient resource management tools.

What you will do

• Implement high-quality features and improvements in a modern web application.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and engineering from discovery to delivery.
• Engage in pair programming and code reviews to ensure high engineering standards.
• Manage and improve legacy codebases while applying SOLID principles.

Requirements

• Must be based in Switzerland.
• Proven experience in backend software engineering.
• Proficiency in PHP or willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• English: Fluent required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of TypeScript.
• Basic frontend engineering experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Minimum 25 days of annual leave.
• Comprehensive pension fund with 60% employer contribution.
• Home office setup budget and commuter allowance.
• Workation policy: work from anywhere for up to 45 days per year.
• Paid educational and wellbeing days off.
• Access to exclusive perks and discounts from hundreds of brands.

Hiring process

• Initial meeting with a Talent Partner to discuss experience and fit.