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Job description
Reward Gateway is hiring a Backend Engineer — a full-time, based in Plovdiv, Plovdiv role. Apply directly on Reward Gateway's careers page below.
Backend Engineer (PHP)
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Sofia/Plovdiv, Hybrid
Reward Gateway | Edenred is a leading digital platform for services and payments for people at work, connecting 52 million users and 2 million partner merchants in 45 countries via close to 1 million corporate clients. Our shared missions of ‘Making the World a Better Place to Work” and ‘Enriching Connections For Good’ guide our every action and chart a sustainable path to a better future.
Due to company growth and international expansion, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Backend Engineer (PHP) to join our team.
Location & Contract Type: This is a hybrid role that would require presence in our Sofia or Plovdiv office twice per week.
Due to company growth and international expansion, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Backend Engineer (PHP) to join our team.
Location & Contract Type: This is a hybrid role that would require presence in our Sofia or Plovdiv office twice per week.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Defining, interpreting and developing software to written requirements and technical specifications
- Suggesting improvements to existing products and implementing them across our platform.
- Troubleshooting, testing and maintaining the core product and databases to ensure it is functional and scalable
- Assisting QA in defining acceptance tests and performing troubleshooting
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of technical documentation
- Writing clean, well-designed code, following coding standards and best practices
- Working with globally distributed and multi-disciplinary teams
- Participating in mentoring and knowledge-sharing activities
Experience and Skills You Need in this Role:
- Proven experience developing web applications with PHP 8 or later
- Proficient in SQL, with hands-on experience using MySQL
- Strong understanding of OOP concepts and SOLID design principles
- Familiarity with common software design patterns
- Experience with unit and integration testing (e.g., PHPUnit or similar)
- Proven experience developing and consuming APIs
- Proficient with Git for version control
- Excellent English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Desirable:
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Experience with CI/CD tooling
- Experience with Docker
The Interview Process:
- Screening call with a member of the Talent Team
- 45-minute video interview with the Engineering Manager
- Final video 75 minute video interview with the Engineering Manager and Engineering Lead
At Reward Gateway | Edenred, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.
Be comfortable. Be you.
We want every employee to feel comfortable bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, because we believe diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger. Our approach to hiring and building teams is about more than filling roles - it’s about creating an environment where everyone can thrive, feel supported, and contribute to our mission of making the world a better place to work!
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Backend Engineer at Reward Gateway?
The required skills for Backend Engineer at Reward Gateway include: PHP, SQL, MySQL, API, Git, AWS, CI/CD, Docker.
What is the seniority level for Backend Engineer at Reward Gateway?
Backend Engineer at Reward Gateway is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Backend Engineer at Reward Gateway?
You can view the full description and apply for Backend Engineer at Reward Gateway on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/reward-gateway-backend-engineer-php-engineering-z2z9h.