Senior Backend Engineer (PHP)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP): Designing and building scalable backend services and APIs for a revenue-critical mobility platform with an accent on pricing capabilities and system architecture. Focus on translating commercial initiatives into robust technical solutions, optimizing database performance, and ensuring system reliability through modern engineering practices.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Company

hirify.global is a global urban mobility platform dedicated to transforming city travel through innovative technology and sustainable solutions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using PHP and Laravel.
• Build and support APIs and infrastructure for pricing, revenue, and marketplace functionality.
• Develop and maintain operational data models and pipelines.
• Collaborate with the Head of Pricing to implement commercial initiatives.
• Implement CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring to ensure system reliability.
• Contribute to technical architecture discussions and peer reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building production backend systems.
• Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Proven ability to build scalable backend services and REST APIs.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Must be able to work from the London office 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with pricing or revenue optimization platforms.
• Background in marketplace or e-commerce environments.
• Knowledge of data pipelines or operational data modeling.
• Exposure to machine learning workflows or analytics platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to impact urban mobility and business revenue directly.
• Collaborative environment working with Product, Pricing, and Engineering teams.
• Hybrid work model promoting flexibility and team interaction.
• Influence over technical decisions and platform architecture.