PHP Developer

Location: Hybrid from Malta or Remote from Europe
Schedule: CET Schedule, Monday to Friday

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-performance backend platform using PHP and Laravel.

• Architect scalable solutions using layered directories.

• Manage the application surface, ensuring seamless integration across a large service layer.

• Implement secure and efficient routing using middleware-protected routes and FormRequests for data validation.

• Ensure high code quality through rigorous code reviews and the use of PHP-CS-Fixer and Pint.

• Write and maintain robust test suites using PHPUnit, Mockery, and Faker to ensure platform stability.

• Collaborate closely with frontend (Next.js/React), product, and design teams to deliver end-to-end features.

• Manage deployments and CI/CD pipelines within Bitbucket and AWS environments.

• Optimize database performance and schema design within PostgreSQL/MySQL.

• Troubleshoot and monitor applications using Telescope and Collision to maintain 24/7 reliability.

Technical Profile

• Deep experience with modern Laravel (11.x) and PHP 8.2+.

• Strong understanding of layered architecture, Repository patterns, and Service Providers.

• Proficiency in PHPUnit and TDD practices, including the use of Mockery and Sail.

• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL, including query optimization and indexing strategies.

• Comfortable with the modern PHP ecosystem (Pint, PHP-CS-Fixer, Telescope).

• Extensive experience with Bitbucket workflows and deploying to AWS.

• Ability to navigate and contribute to a "large application surface" with complex dependencies.

• Direct experience integrating AI-powered features or LLM APIs into backend services.

• Knowledge of Docker-based development environments (Laravel Sail).

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Background in iGaming, Sportsbook, or Fintech platforms.

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Experience with observability tools and performance monitoring in high-traffic environments

• Knowledge of Golang

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to bring your expertise and have a direct impact on a rapidly growing platform.

• A truly global work environment with colleagues from around the world.

• A culture that values ambition, creativity, and technical excellence.

• 28 days paid time off & public holidays.