Senior PHP & React.js Developer (freelance based)

Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our clients’ growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time. 

Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma. 

About the Product

The product is a specialized software system supporting the education and welfare of children in care. It offers features such as real-time attendance tracking, personal education plan management, and secure data sharing among social workers, teachers, and local authorities. With an emphasis on data security, compliance, and role-based access, the platform is trusted by over 100 local authorities. Future developments include mobile app accessibility, AI-driven insights, and automated support features.

Please note, that this role is freelance-based. We are looking for an engineer, who will join us hourly based. We will have approximately 8-hour workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve and modernize an established system to ensure high performance and scalability.
• Analyze the existing system architecture and identify areas for enhancement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and maintainable solutions.
• Implement best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
• Utilize modern technologies and tools to optimize system performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in PHP 8 and JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.js.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and experience converting designs into responsive, user-friendly code.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS) and cloud best practices.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of database design and optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit, Jest).
• Excellent analytical skills to diagnose and resolve system issues effectively.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to lead initiatives and drive solutions.
• Strong communication skills with a minimum English proficiency of B2 to collaborate effectively in a global team.

 Our transparent recruitment journey usually takes up to 2 weeks and includes a few stages:

1. Recruiting Interview -> 30-45 min
2. Technical Interview -> 1-1,5h
3. Client Interview (optional) -> up to 1h
4. Reference Check
5. Offer

If you're seeking a flexible, welcoming, and professional environment, join our freelance project-based team! 

We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients!