Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend existing functionality in a large legacy PHP 7.4 codebase.
• Design and implement robust solutions for bug fixes, new features, and technical debt reduction.
• Optimize database queries and schema design using PostgreSQL.
• Refactor old modules and participate in gradual modernization plans.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure system stability and deployment continuity.
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and front-end developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PHP, including work with legacy systems (ideally PHP 7.x).
• Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and MVC architecture.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integration of third-party services.
• Solid front-end skills with JavaScript and at least one modern framework (React or Vue.js).
• Version control with Git.
• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Python for scripting or integration purposes.
• Experience working with SOAP web services and legacy protocols.
• Familiarity with WebSockets and TCP socket-level communication.
• Exposure to systems migration, re-architecture, or code modernization projects.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Social package
• Courses, webinars, seminars to increase professional skills
• Snacks & fruit, foosball, fun office environment
• Horizontal hierarchy. No micromanagement pressure
• Open company culture where your ideas and initiatives are valued
• Regular team building & corporate events
• International projects