Senior PHP Software Engineer – Contractor
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Senior PHP Software Engineer maintaining legacy PHP applications and modernizing backend systems. Collaborating in an English-speaking environment and working with modern technologies like Docker and Google Cloud Platform.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and enhancing a legacy PHP application that supports core business functionality
- Gradually modernizing the system, including contributing to rewriting parts of the backend into Python or Golang
- Collaborating in an English-speaking environment
- Developing and integrating modern frontend solutions using React Router (must-have)
- Working with backend technologies including Go (with GORM) and PHP
- Managing and optimizing database operations with MySQL
- Building and maintaining containerized environments using Docker
- Working with cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, including infrastructure as code using Pulumi
- Ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance across the application stack
- Participating in architectural discussions and supporting technology transition decisions
Requirements:
- 8+ years of commercial experience as a software developer, with strong expertise in PHP
- Hands-on experience working with PHP without frameworks (legacy systems maintenance and development)
- Strong experience with React Router (must-have)
- Solid understanding of backend development, including experience with Go (GORM) or willingness to work with it
- Very good knowledge of MySQL and database design principles
- Practical experience with Docker and containerized environments
- Experience working with Google Cloud Platform and infrastructure tools such as Pulumi
- Very good command of English (min. B2+/C1)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in evolving, partially modernized environments
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
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