Backend Engineer (PHP)

Transfergo; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in the UK is preparing to hire a Backend Engineer (PHP) to design and build cloud-native services. You will collaborate with a diverse team to create impactful financial solutions for migrant communities. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in software development, familiarity with cloud platforms, and a passion for innovation. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work model and a commitment to continuous growth.

Benefits

Annual development budget of €1,000

Flexible work culture

Healthcare benefits

Generous holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of software development experience is essential.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS is highly appreciated.
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native services supporting multi-platform applications.
• Own end-to-end development for services ensuring scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders.

Skills

2+ years of experience

Hands-on experience with microservice architecture

Experience deploying backend applications at scale

Strong communication skills

Passion for building impactful products

Tools

PHP 8

Symfony

Job description

Lithuania

Location Lithuania

Date Posted 03/11/2025

TransferGo is a growing fintech scale‑up on a mission to make the world a fairer place for migrants. We strive to provide tailored, more affordable financial services that make people's hard‑earned money go further. Now in our 13th year, with close to 400 employees in offices across Europe and the UK, we’re crafting a brilliant, relevant product that makes a difference in people's lives and the well‑being of their families.

We’ve come this far by building a talented, diverse workforce on a fair culture and our strong values. Having this strong team of employees, we can serve those who really need our product to make their lives better.

While we currently do not have an open Backend Engineer (PHP) role, TransferGo is always looking to connect with talented engineers for future opportunities. If you're passionate about using technology to solve meaningful problems and help people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Doing as a Backend Engineer (PHP) When the Role Opens Up

• Design, build, and operate cloud‑native services in a service‑oriented architecture that supports multi‑platform applications used by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.
• Own the end‑to‑end development process for your services, from design to production, ensuring scalability and reliability in every step.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to build modern, scalable software that solves real‑world problems for our users.
• Join a team of passionate professionals, learning from senior engineers while contributing your expertise to impactful projects across the organization.

Core Technologies and Tools You Could Work With

• Runtime: PHP 8, Symfony

What We’d Love to See in a Future Backend Engineer

• 2+ years of experience building and delivering high‑quality software solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with microservice architecture and large‑scale distributed systems.
• Experience deploying backend applications at scale, especially with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Passion for building products that truly make a difference in people's lives.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Drive for innovation and best practices, with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Why TransferGo?

• Make an Impact: Be part of building a product that brings meaningful financial solutions to migrant communities around the globe.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team that values innovation, fairness, and continuous improvement.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees with an annual development budget of €1,000 to help you grow professionally.
• Flexible Work Culture: We embrace flexibility with a hybrid work model, allowing our team to work in‑office twice a week while enjoying the balance of remote work.
• Competitive Rewards: A comprehensive package including healthcare benefits, generous holiday allowances, and regular in‑person events that foster connection.

Interested? Let’s Stay in Touch!

If you’re excited about joining TransferGo when a Backend Engineer (PHP) role opens up, we’d love to hear from you. Register your interest with us today, and we’ll be in touch when the right opportunity arises.

At TransferGo, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership or any other protected category. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TransferGo. We look forward to meeting you!

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