Backend Architect
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced technical professional to join our Dublin-based team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving backend system architecture, development, and performance for one of our most business-critical domains - a real-time availability engine used for integrations with hospitality, leisure, and retail partners across Europe.
This is a hands-on, code-focused leadership role (no direct reports), ideal for someone who wants to influence architecture, mentor developers, and work closely with cross-functional teams in a collaborative engineering culture.
* Lead technical design and backend architecture across a real-time, highly available platform
* Build scalable PHP services using Symfony, REST/SOAP APIs, and modern messaging tools
* Drive code quality, test coverage, and CI/CD practices across the team
* Collaborate with product, QA, and offshore engineering to deliver secure, high-performing systems
* Guide technical conversations across domains and represent the platform in company-wide initiatives
The ideal candidate will have:
* 6+ years backend development experience with PHP (7 or 8)
* Strong hands-on experience with Symfony or similar frameworks
* Proven API design and data modeling skills
* CICD, automated testing, containers, and clean architecture know-how
* Comfortable working across teams, time zones, and technical functions