Senior Backend Engineer

Join Gathern, a leading alternative hospitality sector platform, as a Senior Backend Engineer. We're looking for a seasoned engineer with expertise in PHP and a strong track record in leading complex system architectures. Key responsibilities include designing and building core backend services, optimizing performance and scalability, and ensuring security and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with proven leadership on complex projects
• Expert proficiency in PHP backend programming language and frameworks
• Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js)
• Deep understanding of scalable system architecture, design patterns, and microservices principles
• Extensive experience with database design, optimization, and management (both SQL and NoSQL)
• Proven ability to design and implement robust, secure APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) and handle third-party integrations
• Strong knowledge of cloud services (AWS, or GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Deep familiarity with security best practices, data protection, authentication, and authorization mechanisms
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices

Benefits

• USD salary
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Fully remote work with flexible hours