Junior PHP Software Engineer

At Epignosis, we build workplace learning software that enables more than 70,000 teams worldwide to offer training to millions of people. Our portfolio of tools can be used by organizations of any size and includes TalentLMS - a zero-overhead cloud LMS, eFront - an enterprise LMS, TalentCards - a mobile app for training the deskless workforce, and TalentHR - a lightweight HRIS to manage people ops. We are competing with the world’s top eLearning solutions and we aim at becoming world’s #1.

We're on a mission to democratize training by developing simple, accessible, and affordable software. We count 12.000+ companies as customers and with more than 12 million users across 126 countries logging in to use our platforms, we are a much-loved global leader in learning tech. At home, we are quickly becoming one of the largest SaaS company to come out of Greece.

We are looking for a Junior PHP Software Engineer to join our eFront team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in PHP development and a willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic development environment. You will work closely with fellow developers, as well as our product and design teams, to ensure our applications are secure, customizable, and user-friendly.

Over the past two years, the eFront team has modernized our platform by adopting new technologies and optimizing our codebase. We transitioned from a legacy MVC pattern to a client-server architecture with REST API design principles, emphasizing SOLID principles and unit tests for quality and reliability. On the front-end, we moved from Bootstrap and jQuery to VueJS and TailwindCSS, writing componentized, maintainable code. These efforts enhance security, scalability, and performance while introducing new features to improve the user experience.

Responsibilities

As a Junior PHP Software Engineer, you will:

• Work in compact, autonomous, product-driven teams, alongside fellow backend, frontend, and QA engineers.
• Participate in pairs, mobs, technical discussions, and brainstorming sessions.
• Help us continue modernizing the product and keep moving forward towards new technologies.
• Actively participate in how each new feature is designed, developed, and delivered.
• Write modern PHP code following industry standard best practices, with mentorship and support.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and continuous improvement.

Requirements

To be successful in this role as a Junior PHP Software Engineer, you should:

• 1-3 years of experience in modern PHP development.
• Have an understanding of PHP and MySQL development, as well as Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), with some hands-on experience.
• Be eager to learn and adopt modern PHP practices.
• Quality-focused, with a strong attention to detail, eager to learn and excel.
• A true team player; you thrive in collaborative environments.
• Open to giving and receiving feedback regularly.
• A can-do attitude; you do what it takes to get the job done.

Benefits

The most important thing we offer is a safe and healthy professional environment, giving you the opportunity to work on products that positively impact millions globally. Become part of Epignosis, a diverse group of smart, fun, and GIF-loving professionals in offices worldwide, including the U.S., the U.K., Greece, and Cyprus! Our employees enjoy benefits that enhance productivity and contribute to their professional development. Apart from that, we also offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Private health insurance plan
• Meal allowance
• Professional development initiatives - we’re not just creating LMSs for others, we’re also learners ourselves!
• Gorgeous office space or opportunities for hybrid work
• A vibrant working environment full of creative individuals
• Work/life balance ― i.e., we go big AND we go home