Backend Engineer | Senior | PHP | Monetization Team at Nord Security

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. Main Responsibilities - - Expand and improve our codebase by writing clean, quality PHP code supported by tests. - Contribute to technical discussions and share ideas on design decisions. - Build and maintain APIs that are intuitive and developer-friendly. - Collaborate with other teams to deliver fully functional features and quality code-based solutions for our product. - Refactor, improve, and maintain the existing codebase while adding new functionality. - Follow and promote good coding practices, continuous delivery, and technical excellence. - Participate in task grooming, helping to define and break down work into manageable tasks. Core Requirements - - At least 4+ years of experience working with PHP. - Good understanding of OOP principles and clean code design. - Experience with REST API design and (My)SQL practices. - Knowledge of Docker, RabbitMQ, and Redis is a plus. - Working with Git is nothing new. - Hands-on experience using AI tools like Claude, Cursor, or similar daily for code generation, refactoring, test creation, and debugging, and you take full ownership of every output. - Engaged team player committed to contributing to the development and maintenance of a high-performing team. - Clear, proactive communicator who works well in a cross-functional environment. Bonus Points For - - Hands-on experience of migration from Laravel to Symfony. - Knowledge of CQRS. - Good knowledge of Plain PHP. - Knowledge about OpenTelementry. Tech Stack - - PHP 8.2 - SLIM/Laravel/Symfony with Eloquent ORM - MySQL - RabbitMQ - Redis - GitLab CI - Docker - AI/Claude code, Nexos.ai - AWS ECS Salary Range - Gross salary 24,000 - 33,000 PLN/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: [Upgrade to PRO to see link]   We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. 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