PHP Developer (Digital Marketing sphere)
Company Background
Our client is a technology company transforming how brands and agencies make marketing decisions. Their Marketing Platform enables marketers to plan and activate cross-channel, programmatic media campaigns using real-time market research, proprietary audience data, and advanced analytics. The company operates globally across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Project Description
The engineer will join the team working on the company’s Supply Side Platform (SSP), a scalable ad exchange written in Node.js and PHP. This platform supports integration with over 150 partners, including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Twitter. The team is focused on building and maintaining performant, high-scale web applications and backend services while tackling interesting technical challenges that directly impact the company’s goals.
Technologies
- PHP (8.3, Laravel)
- Linux
- MySQL/PostgreSQL
- Git
- Node.js (optional)
- Redis
- Aerospike
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain scalable web applications and backend services;
- Work with the company’s ad exchange team to develop and enhance services using PHP;
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business operations to improve the technology stack;
- Develop high-scale computing patterns and employ server-side languages like Node.js (optional);
- Participate in agile development processes, driving and maintaining software projects;
- Work with database engines, data storage, and caching systems like Redis and Aerospike;
- Perform code implementation, reviews, and delivery to production;
- Troubleshoot and support applications, including rotating pager duty assignments;
- Prepare and maintain technical design documentation for projects;
- Optimize systems for high performance and scalability in large distributed environments;
Job Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in commercial development with a strong backend focus using PHP (BE-BE integrations);
- Understanding of web-based, service-oriented system design;
- Working knowledge of Linux, RDBMS (MySQL or PostgreSQL), and Git version control;
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including development, testing, and release processes;
- Creative problem-solving abilities and a track record of impactful contributions under guidance;
- English proficiency at Intermediate+;
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to describe problems and solutions concisely and collaborate virtually with office-based teams;
Desired Skills
- Experience integrating Data Science models into scalable platforms;
- Familiarity with Node.js and SQL;
- Knowledge of build management, continuous integration, and automated testing tools (e.g., Maven, Jenkins);
- Ad-tech knowledge is a plus;
What Do We Offer
The global benefits package includes:
- Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
- Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
- Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
- Internal startup incubator;
- Health insurance;
- English courses;
- Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
- Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
- Referral program for bringing in new talent;
- Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.
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