PHP Engineer (US)

About the roleAs a Senior PHP Engineer, you'll be a key player in our engineering organisation, a vibrant community of over 140 talented engineers spanning backend, frontend, mobile, and platform disciplines. This isn't just about maintaining; it's about innovating. You'll dive into a wide range of exciting projects, from building and integrating new APIs that elevate the customer journey to optimising our cutting-edge lending platforms . You'll also engage in deep architectural discussions , shaping the future of our products. There's ample opportunity to grow, contribute, and truly make your mark. Our Modern Tech StackWe believe in using the right tools for the job, and our stack reflects our commitment to modern, efficient development: Backend: PHP 8, Symfony, AWS, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes CI/CD: GitHub Actions and ArgoCD (we deploy to production as soon as a feature is complete!) Testing: Behat, PHPUnit for robust automated testing What We're Looking ForWe're seeking passionate engineers who are excited to contribute and grow with us: Strong, business oriented, engineer with modern PHP development experience (PHP 8.0+ is a must). You're fluent in the latest PHP features and best practices. A solid grasp of a modern PHP framework like Symfony or Laravel . Experience with Domain Driven Design, Message-Driven Systems, and Event Sourcing is a significant plus. Familiarity with microservices architecture and working on financial systems is a bonus. Excellent automated testing skills (unit, integration, functional) - you believe in quality code. A genuine desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute your ideas within a highly collaborative team . High degree of ownership and autonomy Experience in a cross-functional environment is a plus, but not essential. Interview ProcessWe value your time and have designed an efficient process to get to know you:1. A quick phone call with one of our team members.2. A practical coding exercise to complete at your convenience.3. A technical interview to discuss your coding exercise and dive deeper into your skills.4. A culture add interview to see how you'd thrive within our team. The opportunity to scale up one of the world's most successful fintech companies Best-in-class compensation, including equity You can work from home every Monday and Friday if you wish - on the other days we all come together IRL to be together, build and exchange ideas Our in-house chefs prepare fresh, healthy lunches in the office every Tuesday-Thursday We care for our Lendies' well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to private health insurance We're an equal opportunity employer and are keen to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London