Backend Developer

Description We are looking for a Backend Developer to join the Audio.com team and take full ownership of meaningful backend projects in a product that's scaling fast. This is a hands-on engineering role with real scope. You'll build new features, optimise core systems like search and recommendations, and run projects end-to-end — from requirement analysis through deployment and post-launch monitoring. You'll work closely with Product, Data, Design, and QA, write code that holds up at production scale, and be expected to bring the same AI-first mindset the rest of the team operates with. What is in it for you? Direct impact — your work ships to real users and connects directly to revenue metrics the whole company tracks. End-to-end ownership — you run the full lifecycle of your projects, not just one slice of it. AI-first team — we're actively integrating AI and automation into our workflows and expect you to bring the same mindset. We are actively integrating AI and automation into all areas of the business and expect candidates with a mindset focused on improving efficiency and delivering a better experience. Key responsibilities Develop new functionalities for web Generate new solutions and logic for recommendations, search, etc. Lead projects from hypothesis development to successful release, ensuring alignment with business objectives Own the full development lifecycle from requirement analysis through testing, deployment, and post-launch monitoring Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices and established coding standards Implement and optimize database queries and API calls to achieve performance targets and reduce latency Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, Design, and QA to define requirements, validate solutions, and deliver business value Monitor system performance and analyze technical metrics to identify optimization opportunities and potential bottlenecks Investigate and resolve production issues promptly, implementing preventive measures to minimize future incidents Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in backend development and monetization systems Writing unit and integration tests Requirements 3+ yrs experience with modern php (8.0+) and Yii2 Database optimization: profiling, indexes, query plans, caching, queues/background jobs (we use MySQL) Production operations: logging, monitoring, debugging in prod, safe migrations, zero-downtime deployments Testing: unit/integration tests Git workflow, code review, CI/CD Understanding of PCI/PII compliance basics English speaking skills: B2+