Role Overview We’re looking for a Senior Golang Engineer with strong PHP expertise and at least 5 years of professional experience in backend development. As part of our fully remote development team, you will: Design, develop, and maintain backend solutions using Golang and PHP . Refactor and optimize legacy PHP applications, ensuring a smooth transition to modern architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Oversee the design and implementation of RESTful APIs , gRPC services , and microservices architecture. Ensure code quality through code reviews , unit testing , and automated testing . Advocate for and implement best practices in secure coding, performance optimization, and documentation. Contribute to audio/video streaming functionalities, ensuring reliable and high-performance streaming experiences for our users. Debug and resolve backend issues promptly, ensuring system reliability and uptime. Working hours: You will have flexibility to choose your schedule, but a minimum of 4 hours overlap with the European time zone is expected to ensure seamless collaboration. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on backend development. Proven remote work experience : you’ve successfully delivered complex projects while collaborating with a distributed team. Strong Go (Golang) programming skills, including a solid grasp of Go’s concurrency model and standard library. Expertise in PHP (preferably with Laravel , Symfony , or both), particularly in refactoring or migrating legacy applications. Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and gRPC services. Proficiency in database design using PostgreSQL , MySQL , or similar RDBMS. Experience with microservices architecture and containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker , Kubernetes , or Nomad . Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ , Kafka ). Audio/video streaming experience: you’ve worked on streaming platforms or features that deliver high-quality, low-latency audio/video content. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on performance and scalability . Experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks in both Go and PHP . Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Nice-to-have Skills Experience with legacy-to-modernization projects. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React). A genuine interest in the arts (music, literature, painting, cinema, etc.)—we collaborate with cultural institutions worldwide! Responsibilities Backend Development : Deliver high-quality code in Go and PHP for scalable and reliable applications. Feature Implementation : Work closely with product, design, and frontend teams to define API contracts and ship new features. Refactoring & Optimization : Modernize legacy PHP applications with minimal disruption to existing functionality. Testing & Quality Assurance : Maintain thorough test coverage and uphold coding standards. Performance & Scalability : Identify bottlenecks, optimize performance, and ensure the platform scales to handle our growing user base. Collaboration : Participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and cross-functional meetings to align on project goals. Continuous Improvement : Stay current with industry trends, propose improvements, and experiment with emerging technologies. Why You Should Work with Us Fully Remote : Choose where you work—what matters is your contribution! Flexibility : Set your own hours, with a minimum 4-hour overlap in the European time zone. Global Team : Collaborate with 20+ teammates across 5 countries, representing 10+ nationalities. Impactful Work : Help shape how arts and culture are experienced digitally worldwide. Casual Environment : We value collaboration, respect, and fun. Enjoy virtual gatherings and team events.