Middle PHP Developer
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
About the Role
We are expanding our team and looking for a PHP Developer to join our RnD department. You will work on developing and maintaining internal products, including CRM systems, CMS, marketing tools, and backend services that support multiple business units.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-load systems, modern microservice architecture, and large-scale data processing while collaborating with experienced engineers across multiple teams.
Who We Are
Our RnD department is a key driver of innovation in the company, consisting of multiple teams that develop CRM systems, marketing tools, CMS, payment solutions, and internal platforms. We focus on automation, scalability, and performance, building systems that support business growth across multiple products and regions.
Why Join Us?
You'll work on high-load backend systems that process large volumes of data.
You'll participate in designing new services and improving existing architecture.
We use modern technologies, microservices, queues, and cloud infrastructure.
You'll collaborate closely with architects, DevOps engineers, frontend developers, QA engineers, PMs, and Business Analysts.
We encourage knowledge sharing, code reviews, and continuous technical improvement.
You'll have opportunities for professional growth while working on complex engineering challenges.
Requirements
Must-Have:
2+ years of commercial experience with PHP 7+.
Strong knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience developing REST APIs.
Experience working with queue systems such as Redis, Beanstalkd, RabbitMQ, or similar.
Experience with Gitlab/Github.
Understanding of OOP principles, SOLID, and common design patterns.
Nice-to-Have:
Commercial experience with Phalcon/Spiral.
Experience with Kafka or other event streaming platforms.
Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
Basic knowledge of Kubernetes.
Experience working with Elasticsearch or MongoDB.
Understanding of microservice architecture.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working with high-load applications.
Experience configuring web servers (Nginx).
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend applications and microservices.
Design, develop, and support REST APIs.
Work with large datasets and optimize application performance.
Refactor and improve existing codebase.
Integrate internal and third-party services.
Participate in architecture discussions and technical planning.
Collaborate closely with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps, architects, and PMs.
Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards.
Benefits
18 business days of paid vacation + public holidays compensation.
Insurance Fund of the company.
Partial coverage of professional courses.
Coverage of sick leaves, sports activities, and English language courses.