Senior PHP Backend Developer

Your new company You will be joining a world-class global technology vendor specializing in hyper-secure content governance, data protection, enterprise file sync, and document workflow solutions. Trusted worldwide across Global 1000 enterprises, educational institutions, and government organizations, this innovator provides industry-leading digital rights management and compliance capabilities. As part of their regional expansion, they are establishing a strong engineering footprint in Riyadh, offering a collaborative, global tech culture where engineering talent is supported with dedicated development and competitive perks. Your new role As a Senior PHP Backend Developer within the Growth & Expansion team, you will be responsible for developing robust server-side functionality, solving complex architectural challenges, and building scalable cloud-based services. Based full-time in the Riyadh office, you will deliver bulletproof software while collaborating closely with the wider global engineering team. Key responsibilities include: • Designing, developing, and extending hyper-secure enterprise web applications and cloud services. • Building and optimizing backend systems using modern PHP ecosystems (PHP 8.2+, Composer, PHPUnit), MongoDB, NodeJS, and AWS/Azure. • Integrating databases, file systems, caching layers (Memcached/Redis), and search technologies (Solr). • Resolving complex architectural hurdles, troubleshooting customer-reported issues, and delivering timely software patches. • Leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) within daily development workflows to accelerate code generation, review, and documentation. What you'll need to succeed • Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, KSA (fully office-based role). • Overall Experience: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in web application development and core PHP backend engineering. • PHP Mastery: Deep proficiency in modern PHP ecosystems (PHP 8.2+, Composer, PHPUnit) and object-oriented programming/design patterns. • Core Technical Competencies: Hands-on expertise in client-server architecture, RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, automated testing, and version control (Git). • AI-Assisted Workflows: Comfort and proficiency using modern AI coding tools in daily engineering tasks. • Languages & Communication: Highly proficient in spoken and written English with strong cross-team communication skills. • Desirable Extras: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, knowledge of modern PHP frameworks, NoSQL/MongoDB, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), or secondary experience in Node.js/TypeScript. What you'll get in return • Compensation: A competitive salary accompanied by an annual bonus scheme. • Work Environment: Onsite position in Riyadh with flexible working hours overlapping with global development teams. • Time Off: 20 days of paid time off (increasing with tenure up to 25 days), 10 public holidays, a paid day off for your birthday, and a paid volunteering day. • Stipends & Support: Full coverage/reimbursement for all role-associated hardware costs, alongside monthly internet, lunch, and wellbeing stipends. • Growth & Mentorship: Structured mentorship models with dedicated time reserved for training, continuous education, and career advancement. What you need to do now • If you are interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV. Show more Show less