Backend Engineer | Senior | PHP | Tooling squad

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Contribute to a tooling team enhancing internal processes for efficiency and productivity, maintaining robust security practices, and simplifying workflows for developers.
At NordLayer, we’re building cybersecurity that scales with the business. A toggle-ready platform that helps modern teams thrive—without the security headaches. Trusted by 11,000+ global companies, NordLayer plugs into any tech stack and protects users across borders. Your impact? Helping businesses stay protected and moving forward with future-ready network security. Tooling team works to make internal processes better, remove delays, and help other teams work more efficiently. We automate repetitive tasks, simplify workflows, and improve tool integration to boost efficiency and productivity, with a focus on making things easier for developers. Our main goal is to give our internal teams the best tools to help them succeed. Main Responsibilities
  • Expand and improve our codebase by writing clean, quality PHP code supported by automated tests;
  • Prioritize security in all development work to ensure robust and safe solutions;
  • Advocate for good coding practices, continuous delivery, and technical excellence;
  • Initiate and champion new technologies and development processes to enhance team capabilities;
  • Unify workflows, frameworks, and practices across teams to streamline operations.
  • Core Requirements
  • At least 5 + years of experience working with PHP;
  • Fluency in Symfony;
  • Understanding of OOP principles & good code design;
  • Previous experience in building highly scalable systems;
  • Knowledge of API design and good (My)SQL practices with experience handling big data quantities;
  • Familiarity with Docker, RabbitMQ, Redis, and version control using Git.
  • Bonus Points for
  • Experience working in Microservices;
  • Knowledge in CQRS.
  • Tools You Will Use
  • PHP 8;
  • Go;
  • Redis;
  • Symfony;
  • SLIM;
  • GitlabCI;
  • MySQL;
  • Eloquent Active Record.
  • Salary Range
  • Gross salary 5600 - 7200 EUR/Month.
  • What We Offer

    Innovate with industry leaders
    Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.

    Learn & grow
    Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company. 

    Work in a next-gen Cyber City office
    Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day.

    Hybrid work
    Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.

    Work from anywhere
    Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
     
    Physical well-being
    Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts. 

    Mental & emotional health
    Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.

    Premium healthcare
    Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.

    Extra days off
    Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
     
    Joyful moments – special treats
    Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.
     
    Company events & team-building
    Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.

    Workation
    Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.

    Kindly refer to our Privacy Notice for Recruitment Candidates for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes: https://bit.ly/40GWyjL

    We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience. Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process. If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we’ll let you know in advance.

    By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.
    If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at [email protected]. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to [email protected].

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Education Stipend: Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.
    • Hybrid work: Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.
    • Health Insurance: Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.
    • Team-building events: Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.
    • Paid Time Off: Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
    • Wellness Stipend: Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.

    Nord Security is a global leader in digital security and privacy solutions, offering award-winning products like NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, and NordWL to protect businesses and individuals worldwide.

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