NFQ

Senior Software Engineer (PHP)

Poland full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

NFQ is a core technology partner for HomeToGo – a dedicated team of software engineers and data science professionals driving innovation to power a marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals. We are expanding HomeToGo’s technology teams in Lithuania and Poland and are looking for the brightest talents to join the company.

HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps and websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo Group includes brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, Interhome, Smoobu, Casamundo, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Tripping.com, Wimdu, and others.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to join our Checkout team. You will play an essential role in our platform’s success by joining the team responsible for enhancing the checkout process and post booking experience. Your expertise in PHP development will be instrumental in delivering seamless user experiences and optimizing the booking flow for our users.

In this role, you will

Take end-to-end ownership of features, from refinement to production, including engineering decisions on larger topics

Design and build entire applications, partnering with architects to ensure the scalability, reliability and usability of our Marketplace products

Work with business stakeholders to define requirements, plan milestones and iterate on features based on measured performance

Contribute to technical and architectural standards across the company

Mentor teammates and take part in hiring

Work with a broad stack including PHP, SQL databases, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, SQS, Kubernetes and AWS

What you will bring

At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience

Deep expertise in PHP and Symfony

Experience building scalable, distributed systems

Solid knowledge of relational databases

Experience designing APIs and integrating with third-party systems

Hands-on experience with LLM-based tools, both as a user and as an engineer building AI-driven solutions

Comfort working directly with business stakeholders

Professional working proficiency in English

A habit of continuous learning and a team-player mindset

What we offer

Growth and development opportunities. Build your career with support from an international and experienced team. We offer mentoring, regular feedback through our 360° feedback process, performance evaluations, and opportunities to grow professionally.

A culture where you can make an impact. Join a workplace built on trust, empowerment, recognition, and autonomy. We share company goals transparently every quarter and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and take ownership.

A supportive and international environment. Become part of a diverse team of 30+ nationalities, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support are part of everyday life. We value work-life balance and create an environment where people can thrive.

A great benefits package. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, additional days off, flexible working hours, employee-led workshops, office perks, regular team-building activities and company events.

Compensation

Additional Information

Salary range:

131 - 179 PLN/h + VAT (B2B)

18 260 - 24 900 PLN gross (Permanent)

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or via Linkedin.

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Technology & IT MySQL PHP SQL Senior Software Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Software Engineer (PHP) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at NFQ?
  3. Which of MySQL, PHP and SQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with MySQL, PHP and SQL.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Software Engineer (PHP) role because I can bring practical experience in MySQL, PHP and SQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes NFQ needs from this hire.

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