Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer

Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer to join our ever-evolving product team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

As a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining API applications using the Phalcon PHP framework. You will work closely with the development team to create efficient and scalable API solutions that meet the project's requirements and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop API applications using the Phalcon PHP framework, ensuring high performance and security.

• Continuously monitor and optimize the application for speed, scalability, and efficiency.

• Create technical documentation, including code comments, project documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.

• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.

• Conduct unit testing, identify and resolve bugs, and perform debugging to ensure the reliability and stability of the application.

• Design and implement database schemas, interact with databases using Phalcon's ORM, and optimize database queries for performance.

• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code repositories and collaborate effectively with team members.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including 3rd party integration developers, front-end developers, and project managers, to deliver high-quality API applications.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 10+ years relevant software engineering experience.

• Proven experience as a Phalcon Developer or PHP developer with a strong willingness to learn Phalcon.

• Proficiency in PHP, PostgreSQL or other relational databases, and basic knowledge of web development technologies (JavaScript and Angular).

• Familiarity with MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture and Phalcon's MVC framework.

• Familiarity with Microservices architecture.

• Experience with RESTful API development and consumption.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.

• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience with additional PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony) is a plus.

• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React) is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing online payment systems at scale, with a comprehensive understanding of high-volume payment processing workflows and technologies.

About the team

At Payrix, we are a global team of passionate Client Facing, Financial Services and Technology experts. We provide vertical software companies with an all-in-one platform and white-glove implementation approach to capitalize on the opportunities for growth, innovation, and transformation within embedded payments.

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

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Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $150,300.00-$226,950.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale. Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

EEOC Statement

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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