Senior Backend Software Engineer - PHP Remote

About the Role

We’re Cuez and we’re reshaping the world of live broadcasting through our innovative SaaS tools used by production teams around the globe. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer PHP remote, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and enhancement of our back-end systems. You'll collaborate closely with our talented team to architect, develop, and optimize robust and scalable solutions.

What You'll Do

• Drive the design, development, and optimization of back-end solutions to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Mentor and guide team members, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Architect and implement highly available and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine system architecture and design.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and industry standards.
• Drive the adoption of testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure the quality and stability of our software products.
• Document technical designs, processes, and decisions to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintainability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and scalability.
• Proficiency in PHP, with expertise in frameworks such as Laravel.
• Excellent communication skills (English) and the ability to collaborate effectively in an international team environment.
• Strong understanding of caching strategies and techniques to improve API performance.
• Experience building and maintaining open RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.

Nice to Have

• Experience in DevOps is valuable for this position.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud, selecting the correct services and navigating the infrastructure for support and debugging purposes.

What We Offer

• You’ll work on a product that’s used in live broadcasts worldwide: your impact will literally be visible on screen.
• Short decision lines mean good ideas get heard and acted on quickly.
• You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues across engineering, design, sales, and customer success: people who genuinely enjoy building things together.
• Flexibility is real here: hybrid options, flexible hours, and trust to manage your work in the way that makes you most productive.
• A competitive package tailored to your experience and skills, including health coverage, mobility support, and a solid holiday policy that helps maintain balance.