Backend Engineer (PHP)

We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer (PHP) to help us raise the bar even higher.

Technical Value Proposition:

• High-Quality Code Culture: Rigorous code reviews from senior engineers enhanced by CodeRabbit.
• Engineering Excellence: Clean code and clear architecture using DDD, Layered Architecture, and CQRS.
• Complex Challenges: Hands-on experience with high-load systems and managing race conditions.
• Modern DevOps: Robust CI/CD pipelines that automate deployments and ensure code quality.
• Design-First Approach: System design with validation from senior tech leads and comprehensive documentation.
• Professional Growth: A strong backend community, regular knowledge-sharing sessions, and a fast track to seniority.
• Stack Expansion: A direct path to mastering Go.

What We Are Looking For:

• Deep Fundamentals: Strong understanding of Clean Code, SOLID, DDD, and Clean Architecture.
• PHP Mastery: Proficient in PHP (framework-agnostic expertise).
• Database Proficiency: Experience with DB indexing and optimization (MySQL / PostgreSQL).
• Event-Driven Expertise: Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Quality First: Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests.

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with monitoring stacks (Grafana / ELK).
• Knowledge of database replication.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Background in microservices architecture.

The Challenges Ahead:

• High-Velocity Environment: Working in a fast-paced team fueled by frequent A/B testing.
• Collaboration: Breaking down Product Manager User Stories into technical sub-tasks in collaboration with Frontend engineers.
• AI Integration: Implementing technical improvements to optimize routine work, including the use of AI tools.
• Critical Ownership: Taking responsibility for the user balance functionality — a core product component where idempotency is paramount.
• Measurable Quality: Ensuring your code is covered by automated tests and relevant metrics where appropriate.

Life at SKELAR

• Community: Access to a powerful internal Backend Community and cross-functional teams (10+ teams) for best-practice sharing.
• Learning & Development: Technical and management tracks, internal professional clubs (Marketing, Dev, Finance), and support for courses/conferences.
• Impact:Direct influence on both product development and our technology stack.
• Modern Infrastructure: Spacious, high-tech offices in Kyiv and Warsaw.
• Wellness: Medical insurance and a corporate doctor.

Let’s build the next big everything together — where "good" isn't the finish line, it’s just the start!