Fandom

Senior Backend Software Engineer – PHP

Fandom

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Poland

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Salary

💰 PLN 205,301 - PLN 273,737 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Drive System Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of system components and services, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adaptability for future growth.
  • Optimize Performance: Identify system bottlenecks, solve complex technical problems, and propose architecture optimizations to improve overall system health.
  • Elevate Engineering Standards: Drive improvements in code quality through refactoring, introducing new tools, and leading rigorous peer reviews. Enforce team standards for testing, automation, and deployment pipelines.
  • Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: Act as a key technical partner for cross-functional teams (Product, Data, etc.), translating technical needs into clear business outcomes and taking ownership of shared projects.
  • Deliver Iterative Solutions: Break down large, complex projects into smaller, manageable, and iterative steps to ensure consistent delivery.
  • Mentor & Share Knowledge: Guide and mentor less experienced engineers, deliver constructive feedback, and share technical knowledge across the company (e.g., via tech blogs, presentations).

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable backend systems or services.
  • Deep expertise in one or more core technical areas (e.g., web performance, security, specific stacks) with a strong command of PHP, SQL, and TypeScript.
  • Proven ability to design components from the ground up and conduct architectural reviews.
  • Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and enforcing coding best practices.
  • A willingness to work across different tech stacks, adapt to a polyglot environment, and support or modernize legacy codebases.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to align engineering goals with product and business strategies. Fluency in English.
Benefits
  • Yearly salary bands = 205,301- 273,737 PLN
  • MacBook Pro and all the gear you need for work
  • Free access to a multitude of popular online courses and books sponsored by our company
  • Company stock options
  • Company swag packages
  • Cafeteria Benefit Program (including private medical care, gym membership, shopping/wellness bonus, etc.)
  • VTO (Voluntary Time Off) - a day off every quarter for volunteering non-profit
  • Frequent team bonding events
  • Flexible work hours & time-off
  • Employee Interest and Hobby Groups supported by our company
  • Open, energetic and fan-focused, international work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
PHPSQLTypeScriptCI/CD pipelinesautomated testing frameworkssystem architecturecode qualityrefactoringperformance optimizationarchitectural reviews
Soft Skills
communication skillsmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingfeedback deliverycross-functional teamworkadaptabilityleadershipknowledge sharingbusiness alignment