E-chat is a Ukrainian IT company that builds tools for business communication. We integrate messengers into Ukrainian and Western CRM/ERP systems and develop our own apps for online business platforms.
We’re looking for a proactive PHP Developer to join our team and grow with us. We value people who want to influence the product, aren’t afraid to ask questions, suggest ideas, and think beyond just “closing tasks.” Initiative, interest in architecture, system performance, stability, and teamwork matter to us.
This role offers the opportunity to join a project being developed from scratch, allowing you to take full ownership of your work while collaborating in a supportive team environment.
Requirements: * 3+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel (v8+). * Strong understanding of MySQL/PostgreSQL. * Strong understanding of queues (Horizon, RabbitMQ) and Redis. * Experience with WebSockets. * Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments. * Experience working with REST APIs. * Familiarity with microservices architecture. * Confident with Git and modern development workflows. * Confident with unit testing. * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and ability to self-organize. * Analytical mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Would be a plus: * Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch). * Experience with Octane or RoadRunner. * Experience with high-load systems and real-time applications. * Intermediate+ level of English.
Responsibilities: * Develop and optimize the back-end of products to meet high standards. * Support and extension of existing microservice-based applications. * Performance optimization and efficient architecture design (identify areas for improvement). * Write clean and maintainable code following coding conventions and best practices. * Create comprehensive tests to validate the functionality, reliability, and stability of the codebase. * Collaborate with the team to propose optimal strategies and approaches for implementing new features. * Perform code reviews and mentor teammates. * Contribute to testing, deployment, support, and enhancement of existing and new products.
We Offer: * Stable, long-term position in a product-focused team. * Competitive compensation and regular performance reviews. * Remote work with flexible hours. * Transparent processes, no micromanagement. * Opportunities for growth, initiative, and leadership. * Friendly and collaborative culture.
