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Senior Software Engineer (PHP)
NFQ · Poland · back to the listing
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software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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NFQ is a core technology partner for HomeToGo – a dedicated team of software engineers and data science professionals driving innovation to power a marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals. We are expanding HomeToGo’s technology teams in Lithuania and Poland and are looking for the brightest talents to join the company.
HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.
Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps and websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo Group includes brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, Interhome, Smoobu, Casamundo, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Tripping.com, Wimdu, and others.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to join our Checkout team. You will play an essential role in our platform’s success by joining the team responsible for enhancing the checkout process and post booking experience. Your expertise in PHP development will be instrumental in delivering seamless user experiences and optimizing the booking flow for our users.
In this role, you will
• Take end-to-end ownership of features, from refinement to production, including engineering decisions on larger topics
• Design and build entire applications, partnering with architects to ensure the scalability, reliability and usability of our Marketplace products
• Work with business stakeholders to define requirements, plan milestones and iterate on features based on measured performance
• Contribute to technical and architectural standards across the company
• Mentor teammates and take part in hiring
• Work with a broad stack including PHP, SQL databases, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, SQS, Kubernetes and AWS
What you will bring
• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep expertise in PHP and Symfony
• Experience building scalable, distributed systems
• Solid knowledge of relational databases
• Experience designing APIs and integrating with third-party systems
• Hands-on experience with LLM-based tools, both as a user and as an engineer building AI-driven solutions
• Comfort working directly with business stakeholders
• Professional working proficiency in English
• A habit of continuous learning and a team-player mindset
What we offer
• Growth and development opportunities. Build your career with support from an international and experienced team. We offer mentoring, regular feedback through our 360° feedback process, performance evaluations, and opportunities to grow professionally.
• A culture where you can make an impact. Join a workplace built on trust, empowerment, recognition, and autonomy. We share company goals transparently every quarter and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and take ownership.
• A supportive and international environment. Become part of a diverse team of 30+ nationalities, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support are part of everyday life. We value work-life balance and create an environment where people can thrive.
• A great benefits package. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, additional days off, flexible working hours, employee-led workshops, office perks, regular team-building activities and company events.
Compensation
Additional Information
Salary range:
131 - 179 PLN/h + VAT (B2B)
18 260 - 24 900 PLN gross (Permanent)
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or via Linkedin.
Check all our career opportunities here.
HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.
Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps and websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo Group includes brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, Interhome, Smoobu, Casamundo, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Tripping.com, Wimdu, and others.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to join our Checkout team. You will play an essential role in our platform’s success by joining the team responsible for enhancing the checkout process and post booking experience. Your expertise in PHP development will be instrumental in delivering seamless user experiences and optimizing the booking flow for our users.
In this role, you will
• Take end-to-end ownership of features, from refinement to production, including engineering decisions on larger topics
• Design and build entire applications, partnering with architects to ensure the scalability, reliability and usability of our Marketplace products
• Work with business stakeholders to define requirements, plan milestones and iterate on features based on measured performance
• Contribute to technical and architectural standards across the company
• Mentor teammates and take part in hiring
• Work with a broad stack including PHP, SQL databases, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, SQS, Kubernetes and AWS
What you will bring
• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep expertise in PHP and Symfony
• Experience building scalable, distributed systems
• Solid knowledge of relational databases
• Experience designing APIs and integrating with third-party systems
• Hands-on experience with LLM-based tools, both as a user and as an engineer building AI-driven solutions
• Comfort working directly with business stakeholders
• Professional working proficiency in English
• A habit of continuous learning and a team-player mindset
What we offer
• Growth and development opportunities. Build your career with support from an international and experienced team. We offer mentoring, regular feedback through our 360° feedback process, performance evaluations, and opportunities to grow professionally.
• A culture where you can make an impact. Join a workplace built on trust, empowerment, recognition, and autonomy. We share company goals transparently every quarter and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and take ownership.
• A supportive and international environment. Become part of a diverse team of 30+ nationalities, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support are part of everyday life. We value work-life balance and create an environment where people can thrive.
• A great benefits package. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, additional days off, flexible working hours, employee-led workshops, office perks, regular team-building activities and company events.
Compensation
Additional Information
Salary range:
131 - 179 PLN/h + VAT (B2B)
18 260 - 24 900 PLN gross (Permanent)
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or via Linkedin.
Check all our career opportunities here.