Senior PHP Backend Developer

Your new company

You will be joining a world-class global technology vendor specializing in hyper-secure content governance, data protection, enterprise file sync, and document workflow solutions. Trusted worldwide across Global 1000 enterprises, educational institutions, and government organizations, this innovator provides industry-leading digital rights management and compliance capabilities. As part of their regional expansion, they are establishing a strong engineering footprint in Riyadh, offering a collaborative, global tech culture where engineering talent is supported with dedicated development and competitive perks.

Your new role

As a Senior PHP Backend Developer within the Growth & Expansion team, you will be responsible for developing robust server-side functionality, solving complex architectural challenges, and building scalable cloud-based services. Based full-time in the Riyadh office, you will deliver bulletproof software while collaborating closely with the wider global engineering team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and extending hyper-secure enterprise web applications and cloud services.
• Building and optimizing backend systems using modern PHP ecosystems (PHP 8.2+, Composer, PHPUnit), MongoDB, NodeJS, and AWS/Azure.
• Integrating databases, file systems, caching layers (Memcached/Redis), and search technologies (Solr).
• Resolving complex architectural hurdles, troubleshooting customer-reported issues, and delivering timely software patches.
• Leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) within daily development workflows to accelerate code generation, review, and documentation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, KSA (fully office-based role).
• Overall Experience: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in web application development and core PHP backend engineering.
• PHP Mastery: Deep proficiency in modern PHP ecosystems (PHP 8.2+, Composer, PHPUnit) and object-oriented programming/design patterns.
• Core Technical Competencies: Hands-on expertise in client-server architecture, RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, automated testing, and version control (Git).
• AI-Assisted Workflows: Comfort and proficiency using modern AI coding tools in daily engineering tasks.
• Languages & Communication: Highly proficient in spoken and written English with strong cross-team communication skills.
• Desirable Extras: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, knowledge of modern PHP frameworks, NoSQL/MongoDB, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), or secondary experience in Node.js/TypeScript.

What you'll get in return

• Compensation: A competitive salary accompanied by an annual bonus scheme.
• Work Environment: Onsite position in Riyadh with flexible working hours overlapping with global development teams.
• Time Off: 20 days of paid time off (increasing with tenure up to 25 days), 10 public holidays, a paid day off for your birthday, and a paid volunteering day.
• Stipends & Support: Full coverage/reimbursement for all role-associated hardware costs, alongside monthly internet, lunch, and wellbeing stipends.
• Growth & Mentorship: Structured mentorship models with dedicated time reserved for training, continuous education, and career advancement.

What you need to do now

• If you are interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.