PHP Backend Developer

Job description

Mayflower is a technology company building highload products used by millions of people worldwide. Operating at the scale of one of the world's top-50 websites, we solve complex engineering challenges and create solutions that power real-time entertainment for a global audience. We are looking for an experienced Backend developer who will join our team of a highload (200k RPS) project in Limassol office. Job Responsibilities Development and support of business tasks; Work on infrastructure tasks; Profiling and optimizing solutions; Unit and API code coverage with tests; Search for scaling solutions. You’ll thrive here if you have At least 5 years of experience in PHP/Go development (the current version of PHP in the project is 8.2); Proficient in PHP and MySQL; REST API - design and implementation; Unit and functional tests - understanding why they are needed, the ability and desire to write them; Debugging, profiling, optimization of PHP/Go code - practical experience; Sharding, replication - understanding the principles, pros and cons. Data structures - to be able to choose the right one for solving a specific task. Qualification that can be a plus: Experience with Elasticsearch, Redis, microservices, Golang. Conditions We know that great talent deserves great conditions, so here's what you can expect when joining us: EU-based employment contract and a 3-year Cyprus work visa with full support for your relocation and visa processes, including assistance for your family. EU passport. Opportunity to obtain an EU passport after 4 years of residence Full relocation package: flights to Limassol for you and your family, a company-covered apartment for the first month, and full relocation support to make your move smooth and hassle-free. Provident fund (Cypus): a long-term savings plan co-funded by you and the Company together (available after probation) that grows throughout your time with us in Cyprus. Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments. Private medical insurance for you and your family Corporate mobile plan (unlimited in Cyprus with roaming included) Mindfulness & well-being support, including psychological assistance with 50% coverage. 50% coverage of school and kindergarten fees for your children. Fully covered sports benefits, and also access to in-house electric scooters and bike rentals Professional growth support: language courses, conferences, training programs, and coaching. Peer recognition program: receive and share kudos for great work. A fully equipped office in Limassol’s city center, with everything you need for deep work and collaboration. Free breakfasts and lunches in the office and an in-house coffee bar with high-quality drinks and a health bar stocked with nutritious snacks. A strong engineering culture: international teams, corporate events, team buildings, and hackathons — because great work happens in great communities. Recruitment process HR interview (45 min); Technical interview (1,5 hour); Live-coding (1,5 hour); Final interview (1 hour).