Senior Software Engineer - PHP / MySQL

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with PHP and MySQL to join our Engineering team. You'll work closely with our product and design teams to support new and ongoing development of our web-based applications, contribute technical expertise to product decisions, and deliver successful implementations of product ideas using best development practices for our core platform and other products. Responsibilities Architect and develop scalable PHP APIs, services, and solutions from concept to production as part of a focused product teamEngage in all aspects of the software development process, including design, development, testing, deployment, code reviews, debugging, and documentationSolve complex problems by designing and developing software within the context of large-scale distributed systemsWrite clean, reusable, and quality code, adhering to best practices (and contribute towards continuous improvement of those practices)Ensure that technical decisions support goals of quality, performance, scalability, reliability, availability, and securityBuild new features with a focus on testability and extensibilityOptimize existing software for improved efficiencyEncourage innovation and foster an environment of continuous improvementAdvocate for modern development practices and tools Requirements 3+ years of PHP programming experienceExpertise in MySQL or similar technologyBackground in HTML, JS/TS, and SASS/SCSSFamiliarity with GitStrong understanding of Distributed SystemsAbility to perform time and memory complexity analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher Nice to have Background in caching technologies (e.g., Redis)Experience with a modern JS framework (Angular and Bootstrap are a bonus)Knowledge of optimization in PHP We offer International projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.