Backend Engineer

Responsibilities: 

• Independently managing backend development for e-commerce projects and complex corporate portals. 
• Designing backend architecture and making key technical decisions. 
• Selecting the most suitable platform and technology stack based on the client’s requirements and business objectives. 
• Developing and maintaining PHP-based backend systems, ensuring high quality, performance, reliability, and scalability. 
• Implementing and maintaining integrations with external systems, including payment services, CRM/ERP/1C systems, marketplaces, and delivery providers. 
• Designing and implementing APIs and system-to-system integrations. 
• Taking full ownership of the backend side of the project, from architecture and development through launch and ongoing support. 
• Independently estimating technical tasks, identifying potential risks, and proposing implementation approaches. 

• Communicating directly with clients in English, clarifying requirements, discussing technical solutions, and aligning on implementation details. 

   

Must-haves:  

• Experience in backend development for 3+ years. 
• Strong knowledge of PHP 8.x, with a solid understanding of OOP and SOLID principles. 
• Commercial development experience with Laravel and/or Symfony, including building custom portals and integration solutions. 
• Hands-on experience with custom development on Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce. 
• Experience with WordPress / WooCommerce, including enhancing existing solutions, developing plugins, and implementing integrations. 
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs / GraphQL. 
• Experience integrating external systems and services, including payment systems, CRM/ERP/1C, marketplaces, and delivery services. 
• Strong experience with MySQL/MariaDB, including SQL query analysis and optimization. 
• Experience using Redis and other caching mechanisms. 
• Hands-on experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD. 
• Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above. 

Nice-to-haves: 

• Experience with PrestaShop / OpenCart, Shopify (apps, APIs, integrations), and 1C-Bitrix (corporate portals). 
• Experience working with high-load e-commerce projects and headless/composable commerce architectures.