Backend Developer (PHP)

Job description

Responsibilities:

- Independently managing backend development for e-commerce projects and complex corporate portals.

- Designing backend architecture and making key technical decisions.

- Selecting the most suitable platform and technology stack based on the client’s requirements and business objectives.

- Developing and maintaining PHP-based backend systems, ensuring high quality, performance, reliability, and scalability.

- Implementing and maintaining integrations with external systems, including payment services, CRM/ERP/1C systems, marketplaces, and delivery providers.

- Designing and implementing APIs and system-to-system integrations.

- Taking full ownership of the backend side of the project, from architecture and development through launch and ongoing support.

- Independently estimating technical tasks, identifying potential risks, and proposing implementation approaches.

- Communicating directly with clients in English, clarifying requirements, discussing technical solutions, and aligning on implementation details.

Must-haves:

- Experience in backend development for 3+ years.

- Strong knowledge of PHP 8.x, with a solid understanding of OOP and SOLID principles.

- Commercial development experience with Laravel and/or Symfony, including building custom portals and integration solutions.

- Hands-on experience with custom development on Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce.

- Experience with WordPress / WooCommerce, including enhancing existing solutions, developing plugins, and implementing integrations.

- Experience designing and integrating REST APIs / GraphQL.

- Experience integrating external systems and services, including payment systems, CRM/ERP/1C, marketplaces, and delivery services.

- Strong experience with MySQL/MariaDB, including SQL query analysis and optimization.

- Experience using Redis and other caching mechanisms.

- Hands-on experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD.

- Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above.

Nice-to-haves:

- Experience with PrestaShop / OpenCart, Shopify (apps, APIs, integrations), and 1C-Bitrix (corporate portals).

- Experience working with high-load e-commerce projects and headless/composable commerce architectures.