Backend Developer (PHP)

Andersen is hiring a Backend Developer (PHP) to develop scalable digital solutions and contribute to international software projects across diverse industries.

Andersen is a pre-IPO software development company providing a full cycle of services. For over 19 years, we have been helping enterprises and middle-sized firms worldwide transform their businesses by creating effective digital solutions using innovative technologies.

Today, we are working with organizations from various parts of the world, including North America, Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and the UAE. Our expertise covers FinTech, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, eCommerce, and other industries.

Responsibilities:

• Independently managing backend development for e-commerce projects and complex corporate portals.
• Designing backend architecture and making key technical decisions.
• Selecting the most suitable platform and technology stack based on the client’s requirements and business objectives.
• Developing and maintaining PHP-based backend systems, ensuring high quality, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implementing and maintaining integrations with external systems, including payment services, CRM/ERP/1C systems, marketplaces, and delivery providers.
• Designing and implementing APIs and system-to-system integrations.
• Taking full ownership of the backend side of the project, from architecture and development through launch and ongoing support.
• Independently estimating technical tasks, identifying potential risks, and proposing implementation approaches.
• Communicating directly with clients in English, clarifying requirements, discussing technical solutions, and aligning on implementation details.

Must-haves:

• Experience in backend development for 3+ years.
• Strong knowledge of PHP 8.x, with a solid understanding of OOP and SOLID principles.
• Commercial development experience with Laravel and/or Symfony, including building custom portals and integration solutions.
• Hands-on experience with custom development on Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce.
• Experience with WordPress / WooCommerce, including enhancing existing solutions, developing plugins, and implementing integrations.
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs / GraphQL.
• Experience integrating external systems and services, including payment systems, CRM/ERP/1C, marketplaces, and delivery services.
• Strong experience with MySQL/MariaDB, including SQL query analysis and optimization.
• Experience using Redis and other caching mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with PrestaShop / OpenCart, Shopify (apps, APIs, integrations), and 1C-Bitrix (corporate portals).
• Experience working with high-load e-commerce projects and headless/composable commerce architectures.

Reasons why this job would be interesting to you:

• Andersen cooperates with such companies as Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas, Allianz, Ryanair, TUI, Verivox, Media Markt, etc..
• For the past four years, our company has been growing annually by 60–100%, and we constantly involve top-notch specialists in our team.
• Andersen has mentoring and adaptation systems for new employees, and transparent performance review and assessment systems will allow you to determine your development path and plan your growth.
• The most important thing that we value in our employees is a commitment to continuous learning. The company supports them in this and gives them access to the best educational platforms, seminars, and practices. In addition, for over 19 years, Andersen has assembled a huge knowledge base and established a robust resource management institution.
• We have been strengthening our expertise since 2007. During this time, we have formed excellent teams with streamlined processes, where you can learn something new from your colleagues every day and enjoy your work.
• We are a cool young team of like-minded people communicating informally.
• You'll have a stable and competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.
• At Andersen, we have many different ways to grow. You can improve as a specialist or a manager, and all your activities will be decently rewarded.

Join us!