Backend Engineer

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.
Tooling team works to make internal processes better, remove delays, and help other teams work more efficiently. We automate repetitive tasks, simplify workflows, and improve tool integration to boost efficiency and productivity, with a focus on making things easier for developers. Our main goal is to give our internal teams the best tools to help them succeed. Main Responsibilities

• Expand and improve our codebase by writing clean, quality PHP code supported by automated tests;
• Prioritize security in all development work to ensure robust and safe solutions;
• Advocate for good coding practices, continuous delivery, and technical excellence;
• Initiate and champion new technologies and development processes to enhance team capabilities;
• Unify workflows, frameworks, and practices across teams to streamline operations.

Core Requirements

• At least 5 + years of experience working with PHP;
• Fluency in Symfony;
• Understanding of OOP principles & good code design;
• Previous experience in building highly scalable systems;
• Knowledge of API design and good (My)SQL practices with experience handling big data quantities;
• Familiarity with Docker, RabbitMQ, Redis, and version control using Git.

Bonus Points for

• Experience working in Microservices;
• Knowledge in CQRS.

Tools You Will Use

• PHP 8;
• Go;
• Redis;
• Symfony;
• SLIM;
• GitlabCI;
• MySQL;
• Eloquent Active Record.

Salary Range

• Gross salary 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. 
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 Fuel your active lifestyle with online workouts led by our Physical Well-Being experts. Unlock a variety of sports and wellness facilities, like gyms, swimming pools, and fitness classes, with the Multisport card. 
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.   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.
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