Backend Developer PHP Remote Europe

@ Jobgether

About the Role

The Backend Developer PHP Remote Europe role at Jobgether involves developing and maintaining high-performing, secure, and scalable backend systems for modern financial platforms. In this role, you will create core backend services, optimize databases and build analytics solutions, ensuring product performance, reliability, and an excellent user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using PHP 8.3 and Symfony framework.
• Design, optimize, and manage PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.
• Implement analytics solutions with ClickHouse and caching with Redis.
• Manage project dependencies using Composer.
• Build robust REST APIs and integrate them with external services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and stakeholders for seamless experiences.
• Contribute to secure, well-tested, and high-performing product development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of PHP 8.3 and Symfony framework.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, and Redis.
• Expertise in database design, schema optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience in building and integrating REST APIs.
• Basic understanding of Go is a plus.
• Ability to work remotely within the Central European Time (CET) zone.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours in the CET time zone.
• 19 business days of paid time off and flexible PTO policy.
• Paid corporate English lessons through Preply.
• Opportunities to attend conferences and community events in a fintech environment.

About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform partnering with companies worldwide to connect top talent through AI-driven job matching. The process is transparent, skills-based, and unbiased.

Key skills/competency

PHP, Symfony, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, Redis, REST API, Composer, fintech, analytics