PHP Software Engineer

About Wakacje.pl

We are an e-commerce platform and a network of travel agencies offering a wide range of travel products. Since 2015, we have been part of Wirtualna Polska Holding - Poland’s largest group of media and e-commerce companies. Together with Travelplanet.pl and the Invia brands across CEE, we are building a unified travel group driven by a shared #TravelMindset. In our daily work, we #Explore better ways to grow, #Engage through real ownership and teamwork, and #Enjoy building experiences that people genuinely look forward to.

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About us: We are a growing team of over 100 IT specialists, including Developers, DevOps Engineers, Testers, Project Managers, Architects, and Analysts. We're driven by passion and engagement and prioritize a culture of open communication. A commitment to high code quality, robust test automation, and efficient processes is at the core of what we do. We work in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

The role is part of a cross-functional team working in a SAFe environment, responsible for the development and maintenance of backend systems supporting call center operations. The team delivers solutions that enable task management, inbound and outbound call handling, and process optimization for customer service consultants. The PHP Software Engineer will contribute to building scalable and reliable services in a distributed environment, ensuring high performance, stability, and seamless integration with other system components. This role has a direct impact on the efficiency of daily operations and the overall quality of the product.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in PHP, supporting core call center functionalities such as task management and call handling.
• Work on scalable and distributed systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of backend solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owner, frontend developers, testers, and the Tech Lead to deliver backlog items in line with SAFe principles.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into robust backend solutions aligned with product and architectural standards.
• Maintain and enhance existing functionalities, including bug fixing, performance optimization, and production support.
• Contribute to code quality through code reviews, refactoring, and adherence to best engineering practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with PHP 7.x/8.x,
• Proficiency in a major PHP framework (such as Symfony, Laravel, or Slim),
• Hands-on experience with REST API design and development,
• Experience writing automated tests with PHPUnit,
• Familiarity with the Linux command line (basic level required),
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL,
• English proficiency at a B2+ level (communicative),
• Ready to work from the office twice a week (Gdańsk Oliwa - Alchemia).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, CI/CD Pipelines
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Good communication skills

Nice to have

• experience with PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch
• experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ
• Knowledge of visualization tools like Kibana or Grafana

What do we offer

Workplace safety and comfort

• Employment based on an employment contract or B2B,
• Full support during the onboarding period under the supervision of an engaging leader/buddy.

Business agency and agility

• Real influence on business decisions, the ability to take initiatives and implement your ideas.

Development within the organization

• Individual Development Plan,
• Participation in training courses and conferences to enhance professional competencies.

All-inclusive for Employees

• A benefits package that you can use according to your preferences - Lux Med medical care, Health and Life Insurance (PZU and Warta), Multisport card, shopping and lunch vouchers, and many other cafeteria offers available on the Worksmile platform,
• Discounts on our products for employees and their families,
• Work in the modern Alchemia office complex - Neon building, 100 meters from the Gdańsk Przymorze-Uniwersytet SKM station,
• Mini events, delicious coffee, and on Mondays, hot chocolate,
• Casual dress code.

Ready to join the team with a #travelmindset? We’re waiting for you!