PHP Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a PHP Engineer to join our team in Spain. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a PHP Engineer, you'll become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. On behalf of our client Ciklum is looking for a PHP Developer to join our team on a full-time basis. Ciklum is building a team to work on various projects whose primary goal is to improve and automate the customer’s business processes, reduce time and efforts required for various operations. Responsibilities: Design and implement complex backend features from conception through to deployment, ensuring they meet strategic business objectives Write clean, secure, highly testable. scalable and well-documented code that adheres to coding standards and best practices Perform comprehensive code reviews to ensure high code quality and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team Actively participate in multiple aspects of the SDLC, including planning, development, testing, and deployment Assist in upholding and enhancing the team's engineering and quality standards, and support team in adopting these Engage in the technical interviewing process Requirements: We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit! Software Design: In-depth understanding of paradigms and principles such as Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID, and GRASP Proficient in documenting complex software solutions through comprehensive technical documentation and detailed diagrams Extensive expertise in PHP and knowledge of essential third-party libraries and tools Profound knowledge of PHP frameworks like Laravel and in-depth knowledge of their internal architecture Deep understanding of RDBMS and NoSQL systems, experience crafting high-performance queries, executing optimizations, and designing database structures Practical commercial experience in developing both monolithic and distributed systems Quality Assurance: Advanced proficiency with PHPUnit and comparable testing frameworks and tools Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality enhancement on projects through conducting code reviews, establishing quality metrics, and monitoring them Software Deployment: Practical experience in utilizing application deployment patterns and tools Hands-on experience configuring infrastructure with leading cloud service providers Personal skills: Investigate issues Able to work in distributed cross-functional teams effectively Plan, schedule and monitor your own work Have learning agility (readiness for challenge and being open to change) Very good English skills, both written and spoken 3-5 years of professional experience What’s in it for you? Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave days Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up. We are there to support your work-life balance and provide 23 vacation days & short Fridays Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia’s leading tech hubs. Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global-scale projects. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! #J-18808-Ljbffr