Backend/PHP Engineer

4 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
Airalo

Airalo

Airalo is the world's first eSIM store offering travelers access to eSIMs in 200+ countries & regions at affordable prices. With Airalo, travelers can manage their eSIMs, top up on the go, and enjoy pain-free connectivity while traveling. Say goodbye t...

Airlines
51-250
Founded 2019
$67M raised

Description

  • Develop and maintain robust backend services for high-volume global traffic.
  • Implement functional APIs and optimize query performance.
  • Contribute to a modular, service-oriented architecture.
  • Write clean, maintainable code using SOLID principles, OOP best practices, and design patterns.
  • Debug and resolve issues across the stack.
  • Integrate asynchronous processes using queues and basic event-driven patterns.
  • Collaborate with Senior Engineers and Product teams to turn requirements into technical solutions.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to support 24/7 service reliability.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with strong PHP skills.
  • Experience building applications in Laravel or a strong Symfony background with interest in transitioning to Laravel.
  • Strong understanding of OOP, interfaces, and code modularity.
  • Solid SQL knowledge, including indexing, migrations, and basic query optimization.
  • Ability to use AI tools effectively during technical tasks.
  • Familiarity with Docker and basic CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting.
  • Experience writing unit and feature tests.
  • Fluent English for both meetings and async communication.
  • Experience with Redis or Memcached and AWS is a plus.
  • Experience with SaaS, Traveltech, eSIM, or GSMA technologies is a plus.
  • Curiosity for distributed systems and horizontal scaling is a plus.
  • Must already reside in and be fully eligible to work in the UK for the UK role.

Benefits

  • Remote work from anywhere in Spain or the UK.
  • Full-time permanent employment.
  • Standby fees and overtime pay for on-call rotation.
  • No on-call duties for the first 6 months.
  • Guaranteed rest periods and flexible hours after night incidents.
  • Shared weekday/weekend on-call rotations to reduce fatigue.
  • Access to company benefits program and related resources.
  • Equal-opportunity, inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations available.

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