Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Contract
Job description
Full-stack developer role at Xcelirate building, refactoring and maintaining features across its platforms, working across backend PHP and frontend JavaScript. The contractor owns work end-to-end through the software lifecycle.
At a glance
- Employment
- Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
- Pay
- EUR 125,000 / year
What you'll do
- Manage your own time while adhering to priorities set by the company
- Build new features and improve existing ones across our platforms
- Refactor and enhance applications to keep them performant, scalable, and maintainable
- Write tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software reliability
- Be involved in every phase of the software lifecycle, from ideation to deployment
- Participate in deep technical discussions and help shape our applications and infrastructure
- Get hands-on with all elements of the stack, from backend logic to frontend interactions
- Identify inefficiencies and help streamline workflows, reducing unnecessary work
- Take ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality results and maintainable solutions
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of PHP development, with expertise in at least one framework (Symfony, Zend preferred)
- 12+ years of web application development experience
- 6+ years working with frontend frameworks/libraries like Vue.js, React, Nuxt, or Next.js
- Deep understanding of scalable web architectures: monolithic, microservices, or hybrid
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-engineers
- Passion for automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and test-driven development (TDD)
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Strong expertise in PHP development, debugging, and algorithm/software design
- Knowledge of agile development tools, techniques, and principles
- Familiarity with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation
- Experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong grasp of web security: encryption, authentication, authorization, and everything in between
Benefits
An annualised rate of €125,000 + retention bonus scheme: Competitive contractor rate with a generous bonus paid every 6 months based on your time with us
Top-Notch Workstation: We provide the latest MacBook, branded merchandise, and everything you need for an optimal work environment
Events and Gatherings: Participate in exciting events throughout the year, including team gatherings, cultural events, and other fun activities
- Global Co-Working Access: Work from a global network of co-working spaces to keep your work-life dynamic and flexible
- Flexibility: Enjoy full flexibility in work location and hours, supporting a work-life balance tailored to your needs
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About Xcelirate
Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute.
Key facts
- Develops technologically-advanced platforms accessed by thousands of users every minute
- Has grown across a decade