Senior PHP Developer

<div class="content-intro"><p>Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our clients’ growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time. </p> <p>Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma. </p> <div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"> <div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"> <div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="49e676de-a700-432f-8168-32d8111039b7"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> <p>As a fully remote company, we welcome talented individuals seeking hourly-based freelance opportunities</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p data-path-to-node="2"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">We are looking for a PHP Developer</strong> to join the team behind a specialized software system designed to support the education and welfare of children in care. The platform provides real-time attendance tracking, personal education plan management, and secure data sharing among social workers, teachers, and local authorities. It emphasizes data security, compliance, and role-based access to ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately. Future developments include mobile app accessibility, AI-driven insights, and automated support features. With a strong track record and partnerships with over 100 local authorities, the platform is a trusted solution for managing complex educational and welfare needs. In this role, you will be involved in transforming and modernizing the existing system into its next-generation version, focusing on long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Requirements:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Strong expertise in PHP 8+ and modern backend development practices.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0">Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization using MySQL and PostgreSQL.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0">Solid knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) along with cloud best practices.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0">Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0">Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly PHPUnit.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0">Strong problem-solving, analytical, and architectural thinking skills.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,6,0">Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,7,0">English proficiency at B2 level or higher for daily collaboration in an international team.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,8,0">Proactive mindset with the abil