Backend/PHP Engineer, Airalo

• A talented engineer who loves building clean, functional code and solving technical challenges in PHP
• We value strong engineering fundamentals, a growth mindset, and the ability to deliver reliable features in a fast-paced environment
• 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with a solid command of PHP
• Proven experience building applications in Laravel or a strong background in Symfony with a desire to transition
• Strong understanding of OOP, interfaces, and code modularity; you know why "clean code" matters
• Solid knowledge of SQL, including database indexing, migrations, and basic query optimization
• AI Proficiency: Ability to effectively use AI tools during technical tasks; we value engineers who know how to prompt, validate, and iterate with AI to build better software faster
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including Docker and basic CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting
• Experience with testing, specifically writing unit and feature tests to ensure code reliability
• Fluent English with the ability to communicate technical progress and seek support effectively within a remote team

Desirable

• Join our team as a Mid-Level Backend Engineer, where you will help evolve our global platform serving more than 20 million users
• While we use Laravel, we highly value the core engineering skills of Symfony developers who are eager to adapt their expertise to our ecosystem
• Develop and maintain robust backend services capable of handling high-volume global traffic
• Implement functional APIs and optimize query performance to ensure a seamless user experience
• Contribute to our modular architecture, helping us build resilient, service-oriented systems
• Write clean, maintainable code by applying SOLID principles, OOP best practices, and design patterns
• Master the art of debugging, identifying and resolving issues across our stack with precision
• Integrate asynchronous processes using queues and basic event-driven patterns to improve system efficiency
• Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Product teams to turn requirements into high-quality technical solutions
• Contract:
• Spain: Full-time, permanent contrato indefinido via Deel (our employer of record in Spain)
• UK: Full-time, permanent
• Participating in our on-call rotation is a core expectation of this role. It's essential for maintaining 24/7 service reliability across our global operations, ensuring our systems remain resilient and our customers experience uninterrupted service, regardless of time zone or geography