Our client is a well-established globally regulated broker offering traders access to CFDs across Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. They are growing and looking to recruit a Senior Backend Developer (PHP).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global company with a professional, friendly and results-driven culture in Limassol, Cyprus. Our client is also a certified Great Place to Work®.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive remuneration: 5.5.-6.5k euro gross
- 9 am to 6 pm, Monday – Friday in Limassol office
- Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership
- Ability to contribute to dynamic business at a growth phase
- High level of autonomy, support of ideas and putting your expertise into the best practices for the company
- Continuous personal development, training budget, growth with the company and opportunity to learn from industry leaders
- Vibrant company life: from team activities to global celebrations
- New beautiful office in an easily accessible location with company-provided fruits, breakfasts and lunches
- Free Gym membership and access to multiple sports and wellness facilities
- Company-provided parking
- Medical insurance after probation period
Responsibilities:
- Write, review, and optimize high-quality PHP code, adhering to best practices and coding standards. Ensure that all code is well-documented, tested, and maintainable
- Write different types of autotests, using PHPUnit
- Design and implement robust backend systems, APIs, and databases. Lead the integration of third-party services and APIs into existing PHP applications
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, code quality, and professional growth within the development team
- Lead the design and architecture of complex PHP-based applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization across large-scale projects
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in PHP applications. Optimize server-side processes, database queries, and application workflows for maximum efficiency
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, designers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver seamless and high-performing web applications
- Implement and enforce security best practices across all PHP applications, ensuring data protection, secure authentication, and authorization processes
- If experienced, contribute to front-end development using JavaScript, enhancing the interactivity and responsiveness of web applications. Collaborate on full-stack development projects when needed
Candidate Profile:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in PHP development, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex, large-scale web applications
- Deep expertise in PHP, with extensive experience in Laravel framework. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
- Extensive experience in designing and managing APIs and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Extensive experience in PHPUnit and other testing frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- In-depth knowledge of web security best practices, including secure coding, data protection, and vulnerability management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- High attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure software
- English knowledge B2 minimum
Nice-to-have Skills:
Proficiency in JavaScript is a plus, with experience in front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular being beneficial.
Please send your CV now:
sam.macaron@emeraldzebra.cy
