Backend PHP Engineer
Summary
Fully remote backend PHP engineer building and refactoring Laravel features for a high-traffic consumer VPN/privacy product — developing APIs, admin panels, and new projects from scratch. Core stack: PHP 8, Laravel, MySQL 8, Redis/Memcached, on a small team (Tech Lead + 1 dev + 1 QA).
Backend PHP developer
Join a fast-growing cybersecurity company specializing in world-class privacy and security solutions. Operating as a fully remote global team, we are on a mission to protect digital lives and ensure anonymity for millions worldwide. We are vocal advocates for civil rights, digital freedom, and an uncensored online culture.
We are looking for an experienced Backend PHP Developer who thrives on solving complex challenges and is ready to make a massive impact on a high-traffic product at the intersection of security, massive scale, and digital freedom.
We have several projects, with the main tech stack:
PHP 7.4 / 8.*
Laravel 7 / 8 / 11
MySQL 8
Redis / Memcache
What you will do:
Understand the existing codebase.
Independently solve tasks of varying complexity.
Conduct research tasks to find optimal solutions.
Develop new features and integrate third-party services (API projects and admin panel).
Refactor and optimize existing code in Laravel (no heavy legacy).
Occasionally work with Blade templates.
Document code and implemented tasks.
Create new projects from scratch.
What we are looking for:
5+ years of commercial experience in PHP development.
Experience in team development and writing clear, well-documented code.
Experience working with high-load projects.
Excellent knowledge of PHP and OOP principles.
Excellent knowledge of SQL and query optimization.
Good knowledge and hands-on experience with Laravel.
Experience with queues, Redis, Memcache, Nginx, Node.js, Git, Composer.
Experience working with *nix CLI.
Attention to detail in code writing and Git management.
Self-organization.
Written English level B2 or higher.
Nice to Have
Providing a link or archive with representative examples of your work will be a big plus.
Experience in developing fault-tolerant applications.
Knowledge of network design principles.
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code.
Knowledge of Golang.
Interaction:
Tech Lead + 1 Backend Developer + 1 QA
What we offer:
- Build personal AI agents using our premium infrastructure.
- Absolute freedom to work from any location. (GMT+1– GMT+5)
- Internal R&D opportunities.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Direct impact on a massive, world-class B2C product.
- A collaborative environment with some of the best minds.
- Hardware upon completion of your probation.