Heraklion, Crete, Greece Hybrid

Epignosis is hiring a PHP Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA engineers, as well as product managers and designers to deliver cohesive solutions.
  • Convert user requirements into well-organized, tested backend logic and API interfaces.
  • Develop clear, sustainable PHP code using up-to-date methodologies and tooling.
  • Engage in peer code reviews and apply feedback to enhance code quality.
  • Support codebase improvements through refactoring to boost performance and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

  • 2 to 5 years of professional PHP development experience
  • Solid analytical ability with a foundation in algorithms and data structures
  • Deep knowledge of best practices in web development and database design
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks and principles
  • Experience designing or integrating modern RESTful APIs
  • Background working on high-traffic, scalable web applications
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

Nice to Have

  • Proficiency with PHP 8.0 or later versions
  • Experience practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package featuring a strong base salary and performance-based bonuses at individual, team, and company levels.
  • Equity opportunities for all employees, enabling contributors to become shareholders and share in long-term success.
  • Extensive health coverage including private insurance, access to nutrition counseling, and an on-site blood donation program.
  • Progressive family leave policy, among the most comprehensive in Greece.
  • Daily breakfast and lunch provided at the office, plus a monthly food stipend.
  • Transportation support via public transit pass or office-area parking.
  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility between remote and in-person work at the central Athens office.
  • Direct influence on company direction through participation in the Employee Advisory Board.
  • Annual learning budget covering professional development, certifications, conferences, and academic programs.
  • Membership in the Starttech Ventures network, offering cross-company collaboration and growth resources.

Compensation

Competitive salary and bonuses. Strong base pay plus performance rewards at personal, team, and company levels.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

Personality fit matters: we value individuals who are kind, committed, and enjoy collaborating with others who demonstrate similar traits.

Required Skills
Unit Testing
About company
Epignosis
Makes learning technologies accessible to every business, serving 12,000+ companies and 22+ million learners worldwide with solutions like TalentLMS, eFront, TalentCards, and TalentHR. Rapidly becoming one of Greece's largest SaaS companies.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category backend
Posted 3 months ago