About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Airalo, a global company providing eSIM services for travelers, is hiring a Back End Engineer, PHP. The role is fully remote and available to candidates in Spain or the UK. Airalo has a team of over 400 people across 60+ countries and values trust, ownership, and the freedom for people to do great work without unnecessary layers or bureaucracy. The company is looking for a talented engineer who loves building clean, functional code and solving technical challenges in PHP. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with a solid command of PHP, and proven experience building applications in Laravel or a strong background in Symfony. Airalo offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work on a product used by millions of travelers around the world. Airalo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and values the contributions of all team members. The company has a modular architecture and uses modern infrastructure, including Docker and basic CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain robust backend services capable of handling high-volume global traffic
- Implement functional APIs and optimize query performance to ensure a seamless user experience
- Contribute to the company's modular architecture, helping to build resilient, service-oriented systems
- Write clean, maintainable code by applying SOLID principles, OOP best practices, and design patterns
- Master the art of debugging, identifying and resolving issues across the stack with precision
- Integrate asynchronous processes using queues and basic event-driven patterns to improve system efficiency
- Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Product teams to turn requirements into high-quality technical solutions
Benefits
- Salary range: £74,800 - £107,500 per year in the UK, or €58,000 - €83,500 per year in Spain
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Opportunity to work on a product used by millions of travelers around the world
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities
Requirements & Qualifications
- 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with a solid command of PHP
- Proven experience building applications in Laravel or a strong background in Symfony
- Strong understanding of OOP, interfaces, and code modularity
- Solid knowledge of SQL, including database indexing, migrations, and basic query optimization
- Ability to effectively use AI tools during technical tasks
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including Docker and basic CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting
- Experience with testing, specifically writing unit and feature tests to ensure code reliability
- Fluent English with the ability to communicate technical progress and seek support effectively within a remote team
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you are a good fit for the role.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and a cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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