Middle PHP Developer

TheSoul Publishing is one of the largest digital media publishers in the world, producing tons of entertaining and enlightening online content. Our team of 2,000+ creative minds in 70+ countries shoot videos, make animations, and write articles every day in 20 languages for more than 2 billion subscribers around the world!

We are currently seeking a talented PHP Developer who loves challenges, is interested in learning new technologies, such as Go, and aspires to become an experienced specialist with high-quality technical expertise. We are looking for a specialist to join our team, which is responsible for developing internal financial system services.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop finance services and assist in the automation of employee payments.
• Contribute to enhancing the architecture of existing services and assist in developing new ones.
• Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in existing code to enhance overall system performance.
• Assist in task organization and deadline management to ensure project progress.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives seamlessly.

What we use in our work:

• PHP 8.1, Laminas (Zend Framework), Mezzio (Zend Expressive), Go, React.
• MySQL, Redis.
• Kubernetes, Docker, Skaffold.
• Asana, Confluence, GitLab, NewRelic.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with PHP and one of the PHP frameworks.
• Understanding of SOLID and OOP principles.
• Ability to write unit tests.
• Understanding how to build an efficient, scalable database architecture.
• Experience with MySQL (writing complex queries; understanding EXPLAIN; optimizing slow queries without changing the database structure; changing schemas of large tables without downtime, etc.)
• Understanding of principles of microservices architecture.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively.

The following will be an advantage:

• Experience with Laminas (Zend) or Symfony frameworks.
• Experience with Go.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience in high-load systems development.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary (discussed individually with the successful candidate) with performance-based bonuses;
• Remote work with a chance to be a part of a team from any place you like;
• Growth and development: internal academy with 800+ internal courses and materials, internal knowledge sharing, constant feedback from your manager, no limits on launching new initiatives;
• A tech-savvy approach and carefully structured processes: no red tape, transparent task management, asynchronous communication (with fewer meetings and more thoughtful written communication);
• Creative vibes of the cool international team of TheSoul Publishing, a company whose unique ecosystem is friendly to any new ideas!

We appreciate your interest in our job vacancies and the company. Your CV will be reviewed carefully by our team, and if we are ready to move forward with your application, one of our recruiters will contact you and explain the subsequent steps.

TheSoul Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and we do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We care for the privacy of our candidates and all the data you provide to us is maintained, protected, and confidential.