Yopeso

Senior PHP Engineer

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About the role

Yopeso has been developing a diverse range of software products, from large-scale applications to smaller solutions, for 20 years. With a growing team of over 300 employees across five locations, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of growth, transparency, and professionalism.
At Yopeso, we value authenticity, curiosity, and ambition. These values drive us to build strong connections within our community and with our partners, ensuring trust, integrity, and transparency in all our business practices. We strive to maintain the highest professional standards and continuously challenge ourselves to develop high-quality, high-performance, and secure software solutions.
Our approach is rooted in efficient collaboration among passionate professionals working in agile teams. Guided by curiosity and ambition, we strive to create products that are meaningful and impactful, while remaining true to our authentic selves.
What we offer:

Competitive remuneration

Remote work

24 days off per year and floating days

Private clinic health services, Regina Maria Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits through Up multibenefits platform

Referral bonus scheme

Team events, online or at the office

Training and development opportunities with allocated budget

Professional Certifications

Knowledge sharing context

Requirements
We’re looking for a Senior PHP Backend Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in developing and supporting our client platform. You’ll work on backend solutions, customer integrations, and technical challenges across a fast-moving environment.
What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain backend features using PHP.

Work with our in-house PHP framework, built using modern Symfony libraries.

Develop and maintain APIs and integrations.

Troubleshoot complex technical and integration issues.

Work with AWS and MySQL as part of the backend stack.

Use AI tools as part of your day-to-day engineering workflow.

Collaborate with the wider engineering team to deliver reliable solutions.

What We’re Looking For

Strong professional experience in PHP backend development.

Experience with Symfony or modern Symfony libraries.

Good knowledge of MySQL.

Experience working with AWS.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Good communication skills.

Open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges.

Comfortable using AI tools in everyday software development.

Nice to Have

Experience with Rust.

Experience with Python.

A strong interest in learning Rust or Python — both are actively used across parts of the project.

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Technology & IT API integration MySQL PHP Project Management Python Senior level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior PHP Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Yopeso?
  3. Which of API integration, MySQL and PHP have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, MySQL and PHP.
  • 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.

Ask them

  • 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 PHP Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, MySQL and PHP, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Yopeso needs from this hire.

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