Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) – Blockchain/Fintech

Evotym • Capon Bridge, WV

126d

About The Position

As a Senior PHP Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain backend systems for high-load fintech products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, implement complex features, and ensure systems remain scalable, secure, and high-performing. This role is a chance to shape the core backend of innovative crypto payment solutions while being part of a truly international engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in object-oriented PHP and modern PHP practices (SOLID, KISS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Laravel framework (latest versions).
• Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including transaction management.
• Experience with database query optimization, analyzing deadlocks, and improving DB performance.
• Hands-on experience with message-driven services (Apache Kafka or similar).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of security best practices.
• Experience working with Docker/Docker Compose.
• Understanding of Agile values and principles.
• Good spoken and written English (B1+) and Russian.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the crypto industry.
• Participation in technical interviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver features.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using PHP and MySQL (or similar).
• Implement and optimize complex features with a focus on clean, reusable, and efficient code.
• Write unit tests to ensure reliability and scalability of solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to maintain high availability, performance, and security.
• Share on-call duties with the team to ensure smooth production operations.
• Stay updated with new technologies and introduce improvements where beneficial.

Benefits

• Be part of a fast-scaling fintech company recognized as a leader in crypto payments.
• Join a remote-first international team spread across 30+ countries.
• Work on high-impact blockchain and Web3 products shaping the future of digital assets.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote work setup and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior