Senior Backend Developer — Monetization
Required skills
5+ years backend experience with PHP and/or Go, Proven experience working with legacy PHP systems and leading refactor or migration efforts, Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and database design, Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, Familiarity with backend testing and monitoring tools, Good communication skills and proficiency in English
Preferred skills
Experience with Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Background in gaming, fintech, or high-load platforms, Cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Technologies
PHP (legacy + modern), Go, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS/GCP/Azure
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend services using PHP (legacy + modern) and Go, Refactor, stabilize, and migrate legacy PHP codebases to modern architectures, Design scalable APIs and microservices for high-availability systems, Optimize PostgreSQL/MySQL queries, schemas, and data models, Improve performance, reliability, and observability across distributed services, Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams, Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Monetization, Video games, Commerce, Financial services