PHP Software Engineer

🚀 We’re Hiring! | Senior PHP Engineer

Join NorthGravity – Where Innovation Meets Impact!

We’re looking for an experienced Senior PHP & Python Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about building high-performance applications, working with cutting-edge technologies, and shaping the future of data-driven solutions—this is the opportunity for you!

🌍 About NorthGravity

NorthGravity is a Chicago/Krakow-based startup, providing cognitive data collection, predictive analytics, and data management solutions to Hedge Funds, Banks, and Energy companies.

Founded in 2018, we’re building a system of intelligence, delivering easy-to-use, high-quality data as the foundation for our clients’ successful data science projects and business processes.

🚀 What’s in It for You?

• Work with a Global Engineering team – collaborate with Product and Business Development teams to define, develop, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Exciting tech stack – exposure to multiple frameworks, languages, and technologies across different domains.
• Real impact – shape the product, influence decisions, and help build innovative solutions from the ground up.
• Engagements in English – work in an international, collaborative environment.
• Fully paid Luxmed & MyBenefit cafeteria – because your well-being matters.
• Flexible hybrid work model – office in Kraków with the possibility of remote work 3-4 days per week.

🛠 Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using PHP (CodeIgniter, Laravel) and Python.
• Implement modern, responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (React).
• Work with microservices architecture, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Engineering Managers to refine and improve solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code that follows best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality development.
• Deploy applications using DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architectures (preferably AWS).
• Utilize event streaming technologies like Kafka to build real-time data-driven systems.

💡 What You Need to Succeed

• 3+ years of experience in building web applications using PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel) and Python.
• Solid product development experience, working across all stakeholders.
• Experience with relational (MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency in writing and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL).
• Strong front-end skills – JavaScript (React), clean HTML/CSS, jQuery.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (preferably AWS).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile mindset – experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• A passion for learning and a strong problem-solving attitude.

📢 Ready to Join Us?

If you're excited about tackling complex challenges, working in a high-impact environment, and shaping the future of data-driven solutions, we’d love to hear from you!