Skills
PHP
Object‑Oriented Programming
Architecture design
Phalcon
Symfony
Real‑time technologies (sockets, queues, APIs)
Relational databases
NoSQL databases
English (fluent)
OOP
Sockets
Queues
APIs
Relational DB
NoSQL DB
Node.js
RabbitMQ
Kafka
Redis
Memcached
Summary
Join a high‑impact engineering excellence team building the backbone systems that enable fast, reliable product development. You will design architecture, define standards, and create tools that improve performance and reduce technical debt. The role involves deep PHP expertise, OOP, real‑time messaging, and database design, while mentoring peers and collaborating across squads. On‑call rotation ensures critical issues are resolved swiftly.
Highlights
Opportunity to work on core engineering infrastructure with high impact, modern office in Kyiv, generous paid time off, health and life insurance, English courses, sports reimbursements, and a supportive technical environment.
Description
Delasport — Implementing Technological Solutions Here and Now.
Delasport is an iGaming software company providing Sports Betting & Online Casino software and turnkey B2B solutions.
Since 2010, we have made a significant impact on the industry, earning awards and expanding our global presence.
With offices in Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Malta, our team of more than 500 experts continues to drive innovation and strive for excellence.
We are looking for top talent to join our R&D center in Kyiv.
The Engineering Excellence Team is for engineers who build the systems that power everything else.
No product tickets.
No UI tweaks.
No support loops.
You’ll create the tools, standards, and frameworks that make every development team faster and stronger.
This is deep technical work with massive impact - shaping architecture, unifying processes, and defining how engineering is done across the company.
A place for senior engineers who want to build the backbone, not the features.
This is not a product team.
It’s a technical excellence engine for people who want to build the systems behind the systems - and elevate the whole company through world‑class engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the design and decision-making processes for technical solutions Apply best practices in software engineering to minimize tech debt Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve software issues with a hands-on approach Mentor and train new team members to build a stronger engineering force Bring a blend of design and business insight to your daily work Commit to quality, performance, continuous improvement, and efficiency Collaborate with various dev teams to deliver an exceptional product
Employees may be required to participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring availability outside regular working hours to respond to urgent issues as needed as per the On call policy.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years working with PHP for server-side development Language: Fluent in English (essential for seamless communication) Architecture Expert: Solid grasp of architecture on both theoretical and applied levels PHP Proficiency: Advanced skills in PHP and OOP patterns Framework Familiarity: Experience with Phalcon or Symfony frameworks Real-Time Solutions: Skilled with real-time tech including Sockets, Queues, distributed data streams, and APIs Full-Stack Knowledge: Understanding of the full web stack and how each layer impacts performance and reliability Database Design: Strong expertise in both Relational and NoSQL databasеs
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with Node.js Messaging & Streaming: Familiar with Queues like RabbitMQ and data streaming with Kafka Caching Solutions: Knowledge of Redis and Memcached
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Modern office in Podil with an uninterruptible power supply and the InternetPersonal time off (21 business days of paid vacation, paid days on special occasions, sick leaves, emergency days off)Public holidaysHealth and life insurance with our broker, available starting from the month following the employee’s start date with the companyModern technical equipmentEnglish courses with native speakersUkraine-based educational programsSports activities reimbursementCorporate entertainmentsHappy hours on FridaysGig contract support