Senior Backend Engineer (PHP)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP): Designing and implementing scalable microservices for urban mobility platforms with an accent on event-driven architecture and system reliability. Focus on building robust backend services, optimizing data integrity, and fostering a culture of engineering ownership within a cloud-native environment.

Location: Hybrid (London)

Company

hirify.global is a global team transforming urban mobility by guiding customers and communities toward more livable cities.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable microservices using PHP 8.4 and Laravel.
• Deploy and manage services independently using AWS and Docker.
• Optimize MySQL for transactional reliability and utilize MongoDB or Redis for high-performance needs.
• Build decoupled systems using asynchronous patterns and SQS to ensure marketplace resilience.
• Implement TDD (Unit and Integration) to protect core revenue streams.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of professional development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP 8+ and Laravel.
• Proven track record in microservices and event-driven design.
• Solid understanding of AWS core services.
• Experience with MySQL and Docker.

Nice to have

• Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform.
• Knowledge of GoLang for high-performance services or Lambdas.
• Experience with OpenSearch and Redis.
• Familiarity with VueJS for full-stack collaboration.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on global urban mobility solutions.
• Focus on engineering ownership and platform-aware development.
• Collaborative environment emphasizing curiosity and focus.