Responsibilities
- Manage your own time while adhering to priorities set by the company.
- Own complex engineering problems end-to-end, from problem framing and design through to delivery and iteration.
- Take responsibility for critical areas of the platform, ensuring they remain reliable, performant, and maintainable.
- Build new features and improve existing ones across our platforms.
- Refactor legacy and modern codebases pragmatically, balancing long-term health with delivery needs.
- Write tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software reliability.
- Be involved in every phase of the software lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
- Participate in (and at times lead) deep technical discussions, helping drive sound decisions and trade-offs.
- Work hands-on across backend and frontend systems, stepping in wherever the problem lives.
- Identify inefficiencies and help streamline workflows, reducing unnecessary work.
- Collaborate closely with other senior engineers, raising the bar through example rather than authority
- Take ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality results and maintainable solutions.
Requirements
- 15+ years hands-on experience building and maintaining complex web applications
- Clear technical communication; able to explain and defend design decisions to senior engineers and non-engineers alike
- Expert PHP developer (12+ years); Symfony or equivalent frameworks
- 10+ years modern JavaScript; React or Vue (Next/Nuxt a plus)
- Expert level knowledge in at least one more programming language (Python a plus)
- Full-stack architecture expertise: monoliths, services, and hybrids
- Power user cloud deployment and scaling (AWS preferred) experience and abilities
- Expert Linux user; including daily containerized workflows with Docker
- Expert in infrastructure automation: Terraform, Ansible
- Power user level CI/CD pipeline and release workflow ownership
- Experience in automated testing: unit, integration, E2E; TDD where appropriate
- Expert level knowledge in and around web security fundamentals: auth, authorization, data protection, secure coding
- Legacy + modern codebase fluency; ability to work on incremental modernization
- Strong independent technical ownership and accountability
Nice to Have
- React or Vue (Next/Nuxt a plus)
- Expert level knowledge in at least one more programming language (Python a plus)
- Power user cloud deployment and scaling (AWS preferred)
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- Annualised rate of €139,000 + retention bonus scheme: Competitive contractor rate with a generous bonus paid every 6 months based on your time with us.
- We provide the latest MacBook, branded merchandise, and everything you need for an optimal work environment.
- Work from a global network of co-working spaces to keep your work-life dynamic and flexible.
- Enjoy full flexibility in work location and hours, supporting a work-life balance tailored to your needs.
- Participate in exciting events throughout the year, including team gatherings, cultural events, and other fun activities.
