Backend Developer

About the Position

Join Giant Leap Lab as a Backend Developer to architect and build scalable web services and high-load systems.

About the Role

You'll architect and build scalable web services, APIs, and high-load systems - working across payment processing, complex business logic, and performance-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable web services and APIs
• Develop high-load systems for payment processing and complex business logic
• Ensure performance-critical infrastructure is robust and efficient

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Deep knowledge of PHP (OOP/MVC) and frameworks - Yii2, Laravel, or Symfony
• Strong SQL proficiency across PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB
• Solid experience with RESTful API design and third-party integrations
• Comfortable with Git and Agile workflows
• Intermediate English or above

Nice to Have

• Experience with ClickHouse or big data processing
• Familiarity with Docker, Nginx optimization, and unit testing via Codeception

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A strong salary reflecting senior-level expectations, in a team where your work is actually understood and valued.
• Work-Life Balance: 24 calendar days of annual leave plus paid sick leave - taken without guilt.
• Skill Development: Free professional courses and opportunities to attend international IT conferences and hackathons.
• Modern Stack: Real exposure to advanced technologies - complex cloud architectures, agentic AI systems - not just maintaining what's already there.

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]