Description:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who’s eager to influence not just the code but the core of our product.
You will have the opportunity to participate in selecting development tools and shaping the product architecture.
Your expertise will directly impact how we build, optimize, and scale our solutions, driving technical decisions that matter.
The product is a web communication platform that connects users worldwide with a wide range of features.
Launched in 2020, it has passed all MVP testing stages and attracts a growing number of long-term users.
The platform enables 24/7 communication and content sharing without compromising performance or user experience.
With a focus on high-load handling, excellent UX/UI, and a unique monetization strategy, we offer a top-tier product in the market.
Our global goal is to become a top 5 international social networking service, with plans to expand into Latin American and Asian markets.
In this role, you will develop new product features, fix bugs, rewrite legacy code, optimize the performance of existing code, take part in developing product architecture, write documentation for developed code, deliver code to the production environment, and participate in team processes such as grooming and sprint planning.

Requirements:

You must have 5+ years in backend development.
A strong knowledge of PHP 7.4/8* is required.
You should have 2+ years working with the Symfony framework.
A solid background with the Yii2 framework and Node.js is necessary.
You must be skilled in both relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Proficiency with RabbitMQ as a message broker is required.
Hands-on expertise in developing microservices is essential.
Familiarity with AWS services like S3 and EC2 is expected.
You should be proactive, non-confrontational, and eager to grow professionally.
Knowledge of ClickHouse, familiarity with NestJS, and understanding of Kubernetes would be a plus.

You will receive 20 paid vacation days, 15 sick days, and 6 additional days off for family events.
The position includes 100% medical insurance coverage.
There is reimbursement for sports and equipment.
You can participate in online yoga classes with an instructor from the Ukrainian Yoga Federation.
The company offers team building events, corporate gifts, and stylish merchandise.
Financial and legal support is provided.
There is position retention and support for those who join the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
You can participate in social initiatives supporting Ukraine.
You will have the option to work from our Kyiv hub or remotely with a flexible schedule.
Modern equipment or depreciation of your own tools will be provided.
You will collaborate with a highly-skilled team of Middle & Senior professionals, sharing practical cases and expertise in the social networking niche.
70% of our heads and leads have grown into their roles here, and you can too!
Performance-oriented reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are part of the benefits.
The company reimburses professional courses and English classes.
Access to a corporate library, book club, and knowledge-sharing events is available.