Senior Back-end Engineer - PHP, Node.js (remote within EMEA)
About the role:
We are looking for a self-driven and highly motivated Senior Back-end Software Engineer to join our Commerce Pillar. You should be a quick learner who thrives in an evolving environment. In this role, you will be a product-minded partner who understands that engineering is about solving problems, not just writing code. You will directly shape our Commerce solutions by building reliable and scalable systems. We value engineers who can think critically about product decisions, practice effective prioritization, and challenge business requirements when necessary to ensure we build the most impactful solutions for our users.
Your daily tasks will include:
Core Development: Write and ship high-quality, scalable code, while identifying and addressing areas for improvement across the codebase.
Product Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders, applying product thinking to every technical decision.
Engineering Culture: Contribute actively to the team through code reviews, refactoring, testing, and pair programming.
Ownership & Execution: Take ownership of the design and execution of your initiatives, driving prioritized bug fixes and platform improvements.
Continuous Growth: Engage in knowledge-sharing activities (attending or presenting at weekly sessions) and continuously develop technical and soft skills through best practices.
Your qualifications:
Good level of English (spoken and written)
5+ years in Backend development, with proficiency in either PHP or Node.js and a willingness to learn the other.
Strong expertise in high-load architecture, Distributed Systems, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and CQRS.
Solid background in software engineering principles and best practices (SOLID, TDD, CI/CD, Agile).
Comfortable using Claude as an LLM partner for thinking, architectural brainstorming, and code generation.
Skilled in debugging, unit testing, and optimizing application performance.
Product-minded approach (prioritizing work based on business impact over technical preference) with a strong sense of ownership.
Our tech stack:
Backend: PHP 8.1+, Symfony, Laravel & Yii2, Doctrine, PhpUnit, static code analysis tools.
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
Engineering Tools: Postman, Git, GitLab, GitHub Copilot, PhpStorm, Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker,
Remote work Tools: Tuple, Jira, Miro, Google Workspace, Slack.
Development Practices: Pair Programming, Code Reviews, Continuous Integration/Deployment.
AI-assisted development: Practical experience using LLMs and coding assistants to improve software development workflows, including implementation, testing, debugging, documentation, and code quality
What we offer:
A global, inclusive team that’s as supportive as it is ambitious and serious about getting things done
An opportunity to work remotely or in a modern and welcoming office in Riga
Flexible working hours (start your day as late as 11 AM)
Private health insurance
2 extra paid days off to focus on your mental or physical well-being
1 extra paid day off to celebrate a Birthday or any other celebration of your choice
Internal and external learning opportunities
Access to mentorship, internal meetups, and hackathons, both on-site and online
Free and healthy lunch if you work from the Rīga office
Design and order your own merch using our platforms with an employee discount
Exciting team-building events and parties you’ll never forget!
FYUL is the engine that powers on-demand commerce at global scale.
Formed in 2024 through the merger of Printful, Printify, and Snow Commerce, we bring together tech, talent, and infrastructure to help people turn ideas into beautiful products.
From solo creators to entertainment giants, FYUL powers merch that connects with millions, backed by advanced tech, premium production, and global reach.
We're a fast-growing global company working toward powering great brands, great experiences, and great people.
We are an equal-opportunity workplace. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and work experience.
If you think you’d excel in this role, send us your resume in English, showing us why you are the right person for the job.
Interested, but don’t think this is the right fit for you? Feel free to share it with friends and check out other open positions at our career site. We’re always looking for creative and driven minds to join our ever-growing team!
AS Printful Latvia (Reģ. Nr. 40203050078)
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