Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) at Patchstack

Patchstack is seeking a Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) to join our remote team. This position requires you to be based within EEST ±2 time zones.

Are you passionate about PHP, Laravel, and tools like PHPCS and PHPStan? Do you want to help secure millions of web applications? If you thrive in a fully remote, global environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a developer with a keen interest in web security to help us build cutting-edge PHP applications using Laravel.

At Patchstack, we specialize in cybersecurity, helping businesses and developers identify and fix vulnerabilities in open-source software. Our community-driven Patchstack Alliance offers a gamified bug bounty program, making security collaborative and rewarding.

Above all, we value strong communicators who can grow alongside our team.

Our Mission:

• Deliver a SaaS platform to detect and patch plugin vulnerabilities.
• Operate Patchstack Alliance, a community bug bounty program for WordPress security researchers.
• Maintain a free, open WordPress vulnerability database.
• Offer professional code reviews and security audits for WordPress plugins.

Ideal Candidate:

We need a disciplined, solution-driven professional with excellent English communication skills. You'll thrive in our fast-paced startup culture, where every team member contributes to shaping the company's future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop PHP applications using Laravel.
• Refactor legacy code for PHP 8 compatibility.
• Write unit tests and document features.
• Collaborate with the team and provide task updates.

• Located in EEST ±2 time zones.
• Strong expertise in PHP and Laravel.
• Experience with PHPCS and PHPStan.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Proficient in SQL and writing optimized queries.
• Knowledge of SQL schema design and normalization.
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks and SPAs.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Ability to write clean, reusable code.
• Security and performance-focused mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with Vue.js, NuxtJS, AWS, or Python.
• Prior development or remote work experience.
• Knowledge of WordPress or other PHP-based CMS.
• Relevant industry certifications.

• Meaningful, high-impact work.
• Flexible, non-corporate environment.
• Paid training for professional growth.
• 35 days of paid vacation annually.
• Fully remote, global team.
• Co-working space or home-office equipment.
• Gym or fitness club membership.
• Competitive compensation.
• A talented, supportive team.