Senior Backend Developer (API)

At Speakap, we’re building a mobile-first Employee Experience Platform that helps frontline and deskless workers stay connected, informed, and engaged — all from their phones. With 600+ customers and 400,000+ users across industries like retail, hospitality, and healthcare, we’re redefining how organizations communicate without relying on email or desktops.

If writing clean, scalable, and secure code feels second nature to you — and you love owning challenges and bringing new ideas to life — then we’d love to meet you. Join us and help shape the future of how people work and connect.

What will you do?

• Your primary focus will be developing our API. This is the platform's core, the web service that all clients, including the web frontend, our mobile apps, and third-party applications, talk to.
• Collaborate closely with the team to deploy new features and improve existing functionality.
• Maintain security, performance, no matter the circumstances.
• Play a vital role in discussions about architectural design, choice of technologies, and ways to approach the challenges.

What you’ll bring

• BSc or MSc with 5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance, multi-tier software, applying SOLID principles, design patterns, and an agile mindset.
• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving and abstract reasoning skills, and a focus on collaboration and clean, maintainable code.
• Extensive experience with PHP 8, ECMAScript 10+, TypeScript, modern frameworks (Symfony 6+ a plus), Docker, CI/CD, Git, and shell scripting.
• Proficient in relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB), automated testing (PHPUnit, Behat), and performance monitoring using DataDog.
• Skilled with AWS services (S3, SQS, Lambda, etc.), Linux environments, and network protocols; bonus if familiar with Elasticsearch, Java (8/9), Redis, Lua, NGINX, or OAuth 2.
• Passionate about automation — ensuring work is covered by automated tests and optimizing repetitive tasks for efficiency.

What we offer:

At Speakap, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a team that values your growth, ideas, and well-being. Here’s what you can expect:

• Impactful work: Be part of a platform that’s transforming frontline communication worldwide.
• Personal growth: Learn from experienced colleagues, take on new challenges, and grow your skills.
• Supportive culture: Enjoy team drinks, a fun and inclusive environment, and all the tools you need (yes, you’ll get the latest MacBook and Apple accessories).
• Flexibility: Our hybrid work model gives you the freedom to balance work and life, including the option to work up to 90 days from abroad.
• Competitive benefits: A strong salary, visa sponsorship (if needed), and opportunities to innovate.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Speakap and be part of a team that’s passionate about empowering frontline employees worldwide.

Apply today—let’s build something amazing together! 🚀