Senior PHP Developer

N Ix — Netherlands · Posted ~1 month ago

Senior Remote

Skills

PHP Laravel RabbitMQ MySQL AWS Git CI/CD Software Testing Agile Nuxt.js Vue.js PHPUnit Pest

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Summary

Work on a large-scale platform modernization initiative, designing backend services, migrating legacy systems, optimizing databases, and collaborating with distributed teams to deliver reliable enterprise software.

Highlights

Flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, professional development programs, mentorship, education reimbursement, and collaboration with international engineering teams.

Description

We are building a unified, modern enterprise platform that consolidates multiple legacy client portals into a single scalable solution. The system serves global enterprise customers and supports mission-critical workflows related to domain management, online brand protection, and digital asset monitoring. This is a complex migration and modernization initiative focused on achieving full feature parity while improving architecture, scalability, and system reliability. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deliver high-quality backend solutions using PHP and Laravel;Contribute to architectural decisions and system design discussions;Participate in the migration of legacy portal functionality into a unified platform;Work with event-driven systems using RabbitMQ;Develop and maintain scalable database schemas and optimize complex queries in MySQL;Build and support frontend components when needed using Nuxt.js / Vue.js;Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit, integration, and feature tests);Collaborate closely with QA to ensure high-quality releases and regression prevention;Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, demos);Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis;Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones (US / UK / Brazil). Requirements: 5+ years of commercial software engineering experience;Strong hands-on experience with PHP 8.x and Laravel (or comparable modern frameworks);Solid experience with RabbitMQ or other event-driven messaging systems;Strong MySQL expertise (query optimization, indexing, schema design);Hands-on experience with AWS services;Experience with Nuxt.js / Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks;Strong understanding of software testing practices (PHPUnit / Pest);Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows;Ability to work in distributed, multi-timezone teams;Strong English communication skills;Experience in Agile / Scrum / Kanban environments. Nice to Have: Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude);Background in SaaS, multi-tenant platforms, or large-scale B2B systems;Experience with legacy system migration or modernization projects. We offer*: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexibleA competitive salary and good compensation packagePersonalized career growthProfessional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharingEducation reimbursementMemorable anniversary presentsCorporate events and team buildingsOther location-specific benefitsnot applicable for freelancers