Senior PHP Developer (Remote, Greece & Cyprus)
Job Description
LearnWorlds is a leading cloud-based e-learning platform serving approximately 11,000 customers across 150+ countries. We're seeking a Senior PHP Developer to join our Engineering Team in shaping the future of online learning. The role focuses on developing and improving our platform's core functionality using PHP, Go, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and modern cloud technologies. You'll work in a dynamic, remote-first environment with offices in Athens, Crete, and Limassol.
As a Senior PHP Developer, you'll be responsible for implementing new features, optimizing high-traffic APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. We value curiosity, learning aptitude, and decisive problem-solving. Our startup mentality emphasizes quick deployment and frequent production pushes.
The position requires 5+ years of PHP development experience, strong backend expertise, and familiarity with modern development practices. You'll work with our tech stack including PHP, Go, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and cloud services on GCP. We offer competitive benefits including health insurance, remote work options, training budget, and annual retreats.
This is an opportunity to join a growing international team that's revolutionizing e-learning. You'll help shape the platform's architecture while working alongside experienced engineers from diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about education technology and want to impact how people learn worldwide, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and meaningful purpose.
Responsibilities For Senior PHP Developer (Remote, Greece & Cyprus)
- Take ownership of backend-focused development tasks and implement new features
- Optimize and maintain high-traffic APIs
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, and product teams
- Participate in database design and optimization
- Propose technical solutions for complex backend challenges
- Participate in code reviews and Scrum meetings
Requirements For Senior PHP Developer (Remote, Greece & Cyprus)
- 5+ years of professional experience in Object-Oriented PHP development
- Strong knowledge of web standards and backend web technologies
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases and PostgreSQL
- Proficiency in backend architecture and API design
- Familiarity with modern development practices
- Native or near-native Greek speaker
Benefits For Senior PHP Developer (Remote, Greece & Cyprus)
- Private life and health insurance plan
- Fully remote work option
- Personal annual training budget
- Annual home office allowance
- Company laptop & monitor
- 23 days of paid time off
- 3 early summer Fridays in July and August
- Free LearnWorlds School
- Annual company retreats
