Backend Engineer
Full-time
Airalo
Your main responsibilities are: - Develop and maintain robust backend services capable of handling high-volume global traffic.
- Implement functional APIs and optimize query performance to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Contribute to our modular architecture , helping us build resilient, service-oriented systems.
- Write clean, maintainable code by applying SOLID principles, OOP best practices, and design patterns.
- Master the art of debugging , identifying and resolving issues across our stack with precision.
- Integrate asynchronous processes using queues and basic event-driven patterns to improve system efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Product teams to turn requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
Does this sound like you:
- 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with a solid command of PHP .
- Proven experience building applications in Laravel or a strong background in Symfony with a desire to transition.
- Strong understanding of OOP , interfaces, and code modularity; you know why "clean code" matters.
- Solid knowledge of SQL , including database indexing, migrations, and basic query optimization.
- AI Proficiency: Ability to effectively use AI tools during technical tasks; we value engineers who know how to prompt, validate, and iterate with AI to build better software faster.
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure , including Docker and basic CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting.
- Experience with testing , specifically writing unit and feature tests to ensure code reliability.
- Fluent English with the ability to communicate technical progress and seek support effectively within a remote team.
Bonus:
- Familiarity with caching mechanisms (Redis/Memcached) and Cloud services (AWS).
- Experience with SaaS or Traveltech solutions.
- Experience with eSIM or GSMA technologies.
- A curiosity for distributed systems and horizontal scaling.
On-Call
Participating in our on-call rotation is a core expectation of this role. It's essential for maintaining 24/7 service reliability across our global operations, ensuring our systems remain resilient and our customers experience uninterrupted service, regardless of time zone or geography.
- Paid Rotation: We offer standby fees + overtime pay.
- Delayed Start: No on-call duties for your first 6 months.
- Rest & Recovery: Guaranteed rest periods and flexible hours following night incidents.
- Shared Load: Rotations are split (Weekdays vs. Weekends) to minimize fatigue.
Please refer to the On-Call Policy in the Airalo Handbook for full details:
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