PHP Backend Developer (MiddleâSenior)
PHP Backend Developer (MiddleâSenior)
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Job Description
Job description
MGID is a global advertising platform that helps publishers monetize their audiences and enables brands to promote their products and services across the open web effectively. Using AI-powered technology we deliver high-quality native display and video ads in brand-safe environments balancing user experience and performance.
Every month MGID reaches over 1 billion unique users and delivers 185 billion ads in more than 70 languages. Trusted by brands like Renault Dominos Nestle and Ikea we support every stage of the marketing funnel from planning campaigns to optimizing performance.
Founded in 2007 MGID has grown to operate from 18 offices worldwide with a team of over 800 colleagues across North and South America Europe and Asia. Our ongoing investments in technology talent and strategic partnerships have fueled five consecutive years of double-digit growth. We continue to evolve and expand to meet the ever-changing needs of the digital advertising ecosystem.
Job requirements
As a PHP Backend Developer you will build and maintain the backend services and APIs that power MGIDs advertiser dashboards. Your work will sit at the very core of how advertisers create campaigns track conversions and optimize performance. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners Frontend Developers QA Engineers and DevOps specialists while reporting to the Tech Lead. This is a role where your engineering decisions have a direct visible impact on advertisers results and the business at large.
The position is remote-friendly within EMEA time zones with required overlap to Kyiv working hours.
What Youll Do
Develop and maintain backend services microservices and APIs
Integrate third-party services and internal libraries
Model relational schemas write optimized queries and tune database performance
Design version and document RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger)
Write and maintain unit integration and module tests
Ensure high code quality via reviews linters and static analysis
Configure CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with DevOps on deployments
Implement authentication authorization and input validation best practices
Participate in architecture and scalability discussions breaking down monoliths into services when appropriate
Share knowledge with teammates through documentation walkthroughs and mentorship
Who You Are
Must-Have
You have 3 years of professional PHP (7/8) development experience.
You have strong skills in Symfony (or another MVC framework with readiness to transition).
You possess strong SQL expertise (MySQL or PostgreSQL).
You possess experience designing implementing and documenting RESTful APIs
You apply unit and integration testing consistently to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
You are fluent in Ukrainian and have at least intermediate English
You take initiative work independently and articulate your ideas with clarity.
You welcome feedback and approach problems with a structured analytical mindset.
Nice-to-Have
You have experience with Kafka Redis or ClickHouse.
You have worked on performance optimization at scale.
You have exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps collaboration.
You possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
At MGID we thrive on innovation collaboration and a passion for AdTech. Our culture is built on openness transparency and a shared drive for excellence. Here your ideas matter your contributions are valued and your potential has no limits. Join us and shape the future of digital advertising!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
