Backend Engineer

StairwaySoft is an Israeli-Ukrainian engineering provider of custom software solutions for SMBs and startups. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/ Laravel/Node.js) to contribute to a large-scale SMS platform with multiple services, integrations, and high system load.

This is primarily a backend-focused role (around 80%), with occasional frontend involvement (up to 20%) using Vue.js and Blade templates when needed.

Our technical stack: PHP, Laravel, Node.js, SQL, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, ClickHouse

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and integrations
• Build scalable, reliable, and high-performance system components
• Integrate external APIs and third-party services
• Occasionally contribute to frontend development

Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial backend engineering experience
• Strong command of PHP, Laravel, and Node.js
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience working with APIs and third-party integrations
• Senior-level engineering mindset and ability to work independently

Would be a strong advantage:

• Frontend experience with Vue.js and Blade templates
• Experience with high-load systems
• Experience with ElasticSearch and ClickHouse