Sydney PHP Backend Developer
Work remotely with a seasoned PHP team as a Senior PHP Engineer.
This position offers the chance to drive core backend platforms using PHP 7.2, Symfony 5.x, MySQL, and Redis in a microservices architecture. Experience with AWS, Docker, and GitHub Actions is essential to deliver robust solutions for underserved communities worldwide.
About the Role:
* We seek an experienced PHP Backend Engineer to develop scalable systems for data storage, caching, and API management.
* Your expertise in microservices architecture, automated testing, and CI/CD practices will help shape our technology roadmap.
* Strong communication skills are crucial for collaboration and driving projects independently.
About Our Culture:
* Our company values transparency, trust, and remote work.
* We prioritize employee growth and well-being through regular investments in their personal passions.
* A strong commitment to social good drives our community involvement.
Requirements:
* Professional experience in PHP development with a strong command of PHP 7.2 and hands-on work using Symfony 5.x.
* Solid understanding of microservices architecture and building scalable distributed systems.
* Deep experience working with MySQL and Redis for data storage and caching.
* Proficient in writing automated tests using PHPUnit and Mockery.
* Experience using Docker for local development and deployment workflows.
* Exposure to CI/CD practices, with hands-on use of GitHub Actions and Swagger for API documentation.
* Experience integrating with external systems such as Salesforce.
* Comfortable with AWS (and ideally some GCP exposure) to support cloud-based infrastructure and deployments.
Nice to Have:
* Familiarity with front-end technologies like jQuery and SASS (approximately 10% of your time will involve front-end work).
* Interest or prior experience in media or video streaming platforms.
* Knowledge of modern infrastructure observability tools like DataDog.