Backend/PHP Engineer - Airalo

Help Us Build The Future of Travel

At Airalo, we're making it easier for people to stay connected wherever they travel. As the world's first eSIM store, we help millions of travelers access affordable mobile data in 200+ countries and regions around the world.

We're fully remote by design, genuinely global, and united by a shared mission to make travel simpler for everyone.

Your Next Destination

Are you a passionate backend engineer who thrives on solving complex architectural puzzles in PHP? Join our team as a Backend Engineer where you will lead the evolution of our global platform with more than 30 million users.

While we use Laravel, we highly value the architectural rigor of seasoned Symfony experts ready to pick up Laravel and apply their skills to our ecosystem.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend services capable of handling high-volume global traffic.
• Implement functional APIs and optimize query performance.
• Contribute to our modular architecture, helping us build resilient, service-oriented systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code by applying SOLID principles, OOP best practices, and design patterns.
• Master the art of debugging, identifying and resolving issues across our stack with precision.
• Integrate asynchronous processes using queues and event-driven patterns.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Product teams to turn requirements into high-quality technical solutions.

Does This Sound Like You?

• 3-5 years of professional backend development experience with a solid command of PHP.
• Proven experience building applications in Laravel or a strong background in Symfony with a desire to transition.
• Strong understanding of OOP, interfaces, and code modularity.
• Solid knowledge of SQL, including database indexing, migrations, and query optimization.
• AI Proficiency: Ability to effectively use AI tools to build better software faster.
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including Docker and CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting.
• Experience with testing, specifically unit and feature tests.
• Fluent English with the ability to communicate technical progress effectively.

On-Call

Participating in our on-call rotation is a core expectation of this role to maintain 24/7 service reliability.

• Paid Rotation: Standby fees + overtime pay.
• Delayed Start: No on-call duties for your first 6 months.
• Rest & Recovery: Guaranteed rest periods and flexible hours following night incidents.
• Shared Load: Rotations are split (Weekdays vs. Weekends) to minimize fatigue.