PHP Developer, Core Network

Ready to make travel easier for millions? Airalo is the world’s first and largest eSIM store, helping travellers stay connected seamlessly in over 200 countries and regions. We trust our teams to take ownership, put customers first, and do work that has a real impact every day. What’s in it for you? Airalo offers team members a range of perks, including remote work, generous PTO, wellness and learning allowances, and, of course, our annual Airalo Away retreat. Learn more about our benefits here; www.notion.so/airalo-public/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3

Hi, I’m Peter, VP of Networks at Airalo!

Our team ensures customers have instant, smooth connectivity from the moment they purchase their plan to the moment they arrive at their destination. We go beyond standard mobile service, building innovative solutions that enhance the traveller experience. We’re looking for curious engineers who want to design the future of global networks. Think outside the box, reverse-engineer solutions from ambitious product ideas, and help pave the way for Airalo’s leadership as a global connectivity partner.

Airalo’s fully remote Networks & Infrastructure team in the UK is growing. You’ll ensure the systems and infrastructure that power millions of travellers remain fast, secure, and reliable. Solve challenging technical problems, implement improvements, and experiment with solutions that stick, all while having the tools and freedom to make a tangible impact.

We are looking for a skilled and ready to learn backend engineer who is willing to join our expert team developing new features and extending the existing ones in our main product. We welcome talented, passionate, innovative, result-oriented professionals who strive to absorb new knowledge and technologies and are willing to use them.

At Airalo, we believe in roaming-free recruitment. Just as we provide clear connectivity for travelers, we provide clear salary ranges for our candidates. 🌍

Given this role is remote and available to candidates across some countries in Europe, this range represents the full salary range for this role across our available locations in the EU. To ensure equity based on where you reside we use a tiered location model:

📍 UK: £75000 - £107,500

📍 Spain: €58,000 – €83,500

Your Home Destination: 🛫 Specific salary ranges used in offers are determined by where you reside. We’re committed to discussing these ranges openly during your first call with our Talent to ensure we’re aligned for takeoff! 🎒✨

Responsibilities

Developing enterprise-quality, horizontally scalable, maintainable code using best practices, quickly and according to spec

Developing new features or enhancements to existing features

Developing API with multiple data sources

Developing and designing RESTful services and APIs for front-end clients and other consumers

Migrating Monolithic application to SOA

Collaborating daily with other developers across the full software development lifecycle

Automating testing by writing test code

Troubleshooting issues and problem-solving as necessary

Must-haves:

Experience in building or extending of large scale distributed systems

Minimum 3 years of relevant full-time development experience in PHP

Minimum 2 years experience in Laravel

Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Java, Go, Javascript (Node.js), Typescript

Minimum 1 enterprise project development

Good knowledge of SQL/NoSQL

Experience in AWS services (EC2, Lambda, SQS, Security, Aurora, DynamoDB)

Proficiency in OOP concept, SOLID and design patterns

Experience in distributed systems and have developed RESTful APIs

Knowledge about developing multi-language API and admin panel

Knowledge about Queue and Pub/Sub systems

Knowledge about Unit Test/Feature Test/Mocking

Good communication skills and fluency in English

Good to have:

Expert knowledge of PaaS/ SaaS, SOA, Micro/ Nano services

Prior work experience in telecommunications and network infrastructure

Knowledge of eSIM and GSMA related technologies and services

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that, in case of successful application, Airalo may request to run background checks as a condition for entering into an agreement with you. Rest assured that these checks will only occur upon your prior consent and at the end of the selection process, and will be strictly limited to what is allowed under the laws that are applicable to you. All data that you share or that we collect in connection with such checks will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available here: www.airalo.com/more-info/privacy-policy?srsltid=AfmBOooBT0rXAj1FaNelZ3VfN0wvhwzvAoxdtHnOKSVETpiSjiXVuycy We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.