Tech Stack
AWSCloudEC2GraphQLMySQLPHPPostgresSQLSymfony
About the role
- Build and maintain core features of Ordio's SaaS platform using PHP and Symfony
- Design, implement, and optimise scalable backend systems on AWS cloud infrastructure
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that follows best practices
- Architect solutions for complex problems in workforce management, time tracking, and scheduling
- Collaborate with Product and Design to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Contribute to technical decisions around architecture, tooling, and development workflows
- Work with databases (SQL), APIs (REST/GraphQL), and third-party integrations (payroll, compliance tools)
- Monitor, debug, and optimise application performance and reliability
- Champion engineering excellence: testing, documentation, CI/CD, and automation
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience with PHP, with deep expertise in Symfony framework
- Strong experience deploying and managing applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
- Proficient with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and database design
- Comfortable with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Excellent communicator who can collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
- Competitive compensation and benefits (e.g. equity, flexible time off, generous parental leave)
- State-of-the art technical equipment & tooling (MacBook Pro with M4 at minimum)
- Subsidized gym memberships and regular wellness-focused initiatives
- Full flexibility - remote work, home office options, and flexible hours
- A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PHPSymfonyAWSSQLRESTGraphQLobject-oriented programmingdesign patternsSOLID principlesCI/CD
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringindependence