Senior Back-end Engineer - PHP, Node.js (remote within EMEA)

Senior Back-end Engineer - PHP, Node.js (remote within EMEA) We’re not one brand or one type of team. We’re a fast-growing global company made up of many disciplines – all working toward a shared goal: to power great brands, experiences, and people. Apply About the role: We are looking for a self-driven and highly motivated Senior Back-end Software Engineer to join our Commerce Pillar. You should be a quick learner who thrives in an evolving environment. In this role, you will be a product-minded partner who understands that engineering is about solving problems, not just writing code. You will directly shape our Commerce solutions by building reliable and scalable systems. We value engineers who can think critically about product decisions, practice effective prioritization, and challenge business requirements when necessary to ensure we build the most impactful solutions for our users. Your daily tasks will include: Core Development: Write and ship high-quality, scalable code, while identifying and addressing areas for improvement across the codebase. Product Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders, applying product thinking to every technical decision. Engineering Culture: Contribute actively to the team through code reviews, refactoring, testing, and pair programming. Ownership & Execution: Take ownership of the design and execution of your initiatives, driving prioritized bug fixes and platform improvements. Continuous Growth: Engage in knowledge-sharing activities (attending or presenting at weekly sessions) and continuously develop technical and soft skills through best practices. Your qualifications: Good level of English (spoken and written) 5+ years in Backend development, with proficiency in either PHP or Node.js and a willingness to learn the other. Strong expertise in high-load architecture, Distributed Systems, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and CQRS. Solid background in software engineering principles and best practices (SOLID, TDD, CI/CD, Agile). Comfortable using Claude as an LLM partner for thinking, architectural brainstorming, and code generation. Skilled in debugging, unit testing, and optimizing application performance. Product-minded approach (prioritizing work based on business impact over technical preference) with a strong sense of ownership. Our tech stack: Backend: PHP 8.1+, Symfony, Laravel & Yii2, Doctrine, PhpUnit, static code analysis tools. Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. Engineering Tools: Postman, Git, GitLab, GitHub Copilot, PhpStorm, Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Remote work Tools: Tuple, Jira, Miro, Google Workspace, Slack. Development Practices: Pair Programming, Code Reviews, Continuous Integration/Deployment. AI-assisted development: Practical experience using LLMs and coding assistants to improve software development workflows, including implementation, testing, debugging, documentation, and code quality What we offer: A global, inclusive team that’s as supportive as it is ambitious and serious about getting things done An opportunity to work remotely or in a modern and welcoming office in Riga Flexible working hours (start your day as late as 11 AM) Private health insurance 2 extra paid days off to focus on your mental or physical well-being 1 extra paid day off to celebrate a Birthday or any other celebration of your choice Internal and external learning opportunities Access to mentorship, internal meetups, and hackathons, both on-site and online Free and healthy lunch if you work from the Rīga office Design and order your own merch using our platforms with an employee discount Exciting team-building events and parties you’ll never forget! FYUL is the engine that powers on-demand commerce at global scale. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Printful , Printify , and Snow Commerce , we bring together tech, talent, and infrastructure to help people turn ideas into beautiful products. From solo creators to entertainment giants, FYUL powers merch that connects with millions, backed by advanced tech, premium production, and global reach. We're a fast-growing global company working toward powering great brands, great experiences, and great people. We are an equal-opportunity workplace . We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and work experience. If you think you’d excel in this role, send us your resume in English, showing us why you are the right person for the job. Interested, but don’t think this is the right fit for you? Feel free to share it with friends and check out other open positions at our career site. We’re always looking for creative and driven minds to join our ever-growing team! AS Printful Latvia (Reģ. Nr. 40203050078) Team Engineering Role Senior Software Engineer Locations Spain, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Estonia Remote status Fully Remote Our Hiring Process Intro Chat If our Talent Acquisition Team believes that you could be a great fit for the role, we’ll invite you to a 30-45-minute introductory call. Our goal is to learn about your relevant experiences, skills, and motivations. This is also your chance to ask any questions you may have about FYUL. Practical Task Some roles require our candidates to complete a practical assignment. It helps us assess your problem-solving skills and your ability to complete the duties required for the role. These can come in the form of a take-home assignment or a live session where a dedicated team member will guide you through the process and answer any of your questions. Hiring Manager Interview The next step is a 30-60-minute call to meet the hiring manager. The goal of this call is to assess if you have the skills necessary for the role. Expect more detailed questions about your experience and some situational or behavioral questions. Decision and Offer Once all of your interviews are done, our team will get together to review everyone’s feedback and make a decision. If we decide that you are the best candidate for the role, our recruiter will reach out to you with an offer. Once you have accepted the offer, our HR Operations Team will contact you to walk you through the contract signing process. And that’s it! Your FYUL journey begins!