Senior PHP Software Engineer

About the Position

TrueLabel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Software Engineer with a proven track record in building and scaling high-load, business-critical systems, ideally within the iGaming sector. You will be a key contributor to our engineering team, driving the development, optimization, and deployment of robust backend services. Leveraging your expertise in Elixir, the Phoenix framework, event-driven architectures with Kafka, and modern cloud infrastructure, you will ensure our platform's scalability, resilience, and top-tier performance. This role demands a proactive problem-solver with strong architectural insights and a deep commitment to technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services using PHP and the Laravel framework or Symfony;
• Lead the implementation and optimization of event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ for reliable data streaming and asynchronous processing in high-load environments;
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and fault tolerance through advanced caching strategies with Redis and other performance-enhancing techniques;
• Actively contribute to technical design, system architecture, and integration strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams;
• Manage the full development cycle from analyzing complex business requirements to production deployment and maintenance, ensuring end-to-end technical solutions;
• Implement and enforce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices (DDD, Clean Architecture, Design Patterns) and established coding standards;
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and upholding code quality across all services;
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, architectural deficiencies (e.g., event loopholes), and technical debt;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit, integration, e2e), development processes, and observability (Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with significant experience in a senior or lead role within high-load, distributed systems;
• Expert-level proficiency with the Laravel framework or Symfony (would be a plus)
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building and consuming event streams;
• Extensive experience with Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization;
• Strong understanding and practical experience with RabbitMQ (or other message brokers) for asynchronous task processing;
• Proven experience in the iGaming domain or other high-traffic, real-time transaction processing environments;
• Proficiency in database design and optimization (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Clickhouse, MongoDB);
• Solid understanding of microservice architectures, RESTful API design, and modern architectural patterns (DDD, Clean Architecture);
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) for containerization and orchestration;
• Proficiency with Gitlab CI/CD (or similar CI/CD platforms) for automated deployments;
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK Stack);
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

We Offer

• Flexible work setup - work remotely or from the office, we focus on results, not location;
• Support for a comfortable work environment - we compensate coworking expenses and EcoFlow power stations to help our team stay productive during power outages in Ukraine;
• Unlimited vacation and sick leave, because we trust our people to manage their time responsibly;
• Relocation support for team members who want to move;
• Regular performance-based bonuses that reward individual and team impact;
• Learning support - we cover 50% of professional courses and development programs;
• Language & wellbeing support - we cover 50% of English classes and psychological consultations;
• Career growth opportunities - we prioritize internal promotions and development;
• Team culture that actually feels like one - regular gifts, company merch, and team events throughout the year;
• Real impact - we are small enough for every voice to be heard and big enough to turn great ideas into action quickly.

About the Company

TrueLabel is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions in the iGaming sector. We pride ourselves on our commitment to technical excellence, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and delivering impactful results for our clients.