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Airalo
Back End Engineer, PHP
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 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 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 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and a cover letter. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.