Senior Backend PHP/Laravel + Vue.js About the role We are supporting an international partner in the Workforce Management/Payroll domain, focused on modernising payment systems and ensuring compliance with complex HR regulations. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer (PHP) to join a backend‐focused team in Portugal, dedicated to the migration and modernisation of a legacy payment system to a Dutch technology platform. This is a 100% backend role, with a strong focus on code quality, testing, performance and robustness, in a demanding international environment.What you will doDevelop and maintain backend features using PHP, working with Symfony or Laravel.Take part in the modernisation and migration of a legacy payment system to a new platform.Design and implement robust, well‐tested REST APIs.Work with MariaDB (or equivalent, such as MySQL) and NoSQL databases.Ensure high code quality through unit tests (PHPUnit) and integration tests.Use Docker and contribute to improving CI/CD processes.Collaborate with international teams, mainly in the Netherlands, in an English‐speaking environment.What we are looking for Must-haveProfessional experience as a Backend PHP Developer (medior+ / almost senior).Strong experience in PHP, with Symfony or Laravel in production environments.Experience with MariaDB (or MySQL) and exposure to NoSQL databases.Hands‐on experience with REST APIs and Docker.Strong focus on unit and integration testing (PHPUnit or similar).Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools (even at an intermediate level – it will be addressed in the technical interview).Advanced/fluent English (B2+), as the technical interview (~1h30) will be fully conducted in English.Nice to haveExperience in payments, Payroll or Workforce Management domains.Experience with modernisation/migration of legacy systems.Experience in consulting or demanding international environments.Location & work modelTeam based in Portugal (around 4 people dedicated to this project).Hybrid/remote model, connected to an office in Portugal (Porto/Braga/Aveiro), depending on your location and company policy.What we offerParticipation in a business‐critical modernisation project, with strong focus on best practices, testing and robustness.Integration into a specialised backend team, with room for knowledge sharing and deep technical growth.International environment with teams and clients in the Netherlands, ideal to consolidate your technical English and soft skills.Opportunities to grow in backend architecture, code quality and software engineering excellence.#J-18808-Ljbffr