Senior Backend PHP Developer (Laravel)

We’re looking for an experienced Backend Developer (PHP + Laravel) to join our dynamic and international tech team. You'll be building brand-new products from scratch for movie industry— not maintaining legacy systems. Think greenfield development, high-impact features, and modern infrastructure.

As part of our tight-knit, multicultural team, you'll work on digital solutions used daily by thousands of professionals worldwide, contributing directly to the evolution of a globally recognized brand.

This is your chance to make real architectural decisions, write clean, scalable code, and collaborate closely with top talents from product, design, and engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and optimize backend services and APIs using PHP 8+ and Laravel

• Design scalable and robust architectures from the ground up

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Designers, and Frontend Engineers

• Write clean, testable, maintainable code with performance in mind

• Take part in architectural planning and shape the technical direction of the platform

• Work in a hybrid setup — mostly remote, with creative team sessions in Kraków

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years (Senior) of experience with PHP backend development

• Proven expertise in Laravel, RESTful APIs, and modern backend practices

• Experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda)

• Solid understanding of MySQL/PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and modern CI/CD pipelines

• Focus on clean architecture, code quality, and testing

• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills

• Nice to have: basic knowledge of React or Vue.js

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Be part of greenfield product development — your input matters from day one

• No legacy code — full ownership of new features

• Join a fast-paced, international team that’s supportive, creative, and full of energy

• Collaborate on products for a high-profile global brand

• Benefit from a startup culture with the stability of an established company

• Enjoy flexible remote-first work with occasional team meetups in Kraków

• Real growth potential — as the product scales, so does your impact

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: PHP 8+, Laravel

• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL

• Infrastructure: AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda), Docker, Git

• CI/CD: Modern cloud-native tools

• Frontend (Bonus): React, Vue.js (if you know it — great!)

📅 Details

• English-speaking environment

• Hybrid flexibility - 2 days from the office from Krakow/3 days remotely

• Contract: B2B

• Start: ASAP

• Competitive compensation based on experience