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Senior PHP Developer

Altamira for freelancers
Location
Ukraine
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Backend Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong expertise in PHP 8+ and modern backend development practices
  • Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization using MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Solid knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) along with cloud best practices
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly PHPUnit
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and architectural thinking skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and modern frameworks, particularly React.js
  • Familiarity with frontend testing tools (e.g., Jest)
  • Experience with API integration and design (RESTful APIs, GraphQL)
What the job really is

As a Senior PHP Developer at Altamira, you will work on modernizing and improving a specialized software system that supports the education and welfare of children in care. Your role will involve enhancing backend performance and scalability, optimizing database schemas, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. The position is fully remote and focuses on long-term system reliability and maintainability.

Things to weigh
  • Role is freelance and hourly-based
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on modernizing an existing system rather than building from scratch
  • Emphasis on collaboration in an international team environment
Job score2.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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