Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Contract
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Full-Stack Engineer at Xcelirate developing and enhancing web platforms with a focus on PHP and JavaScript. Building features, refactoring applications, and ensuring software reliability for high-performance applications.
Responsibilities:
- Manage your own time while adhering to priorities set by the company.
- Build new features and improve existing ones across our platforms.
- Refactor and enhance applications to keep them performant, scalable, and maintainable.
- Write tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software reliability.
- Be involved in every phase of the software lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
- Participate in deep technical discussions and help shape our applications and infrastructure.
- Get hands-on with all elements of the stack, from backend logic to frontend interactions.
- Identify inefficiencies and help streamline workflows, reducing unnecessary work.
- Take ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality results and maintainable solutions.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of PHP development, with expertise in at least one framework (Symfony, Zend preferred).
- 12+ years of web application development experience: you’ve seen the evolution of web tech and know how to build for the future.
- 6+ years working with frontend frameworks/libraries like Vue.js, React, Nuxt, or Next.js.
- Deep understanding of scalable web architectures: monolithic, microservices, or hybrid, you know when to use what.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-engineers.
- Passion for automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and test-driven development (TDD).
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong expertise in PHP development, debugging, and algorithm/software design.
- Knowledge of agile development tools, techniques, and principles.
- Familiarity with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
- Experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Strong grasp of web security: encryption, authentication, authorization, and everything in between.
Benefits:
- An annualised rate of €125,000 + retention bonus scheme: Competitive contractor rate with a generous bonus paid every 6 months based on your time with us.
- Top-Notch Workstation: We provide the latest MacBook, branded merchandise, and everything you need for an optimal work environment.
- Global Co-Working Access: Work from a global network of co-working spaces to keep your work-life dynamic and flexible.
- Flexibility: Enjoy full flexibility in work location and hours, supporting a work-life balance tailored to your needs.
- Events and Gatherings: Participate in exciting events throughout the year, including team gatherings, cultural events, and other fun activities.
















