Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Contract

Who we are
Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute. We offer a workplace where developers collaborate to plan and execute practices that maintain market leadership and support global expansion.What we are looking for
You''re a full-stack developer with experience in both backend and frontend. PHP is a reliable backbone; JavaScript is flexible and you know how to keep it in line. You work best with independence and initiative, delivering what is needed without requiring direction. You value clean, maintainable code, but you are pragmatic and know when a simple solution is appropriate. You enjoy building, refactoring, and optimizing apps, and you are comfortable tackling legacy code or large files that need love.Building apps is your thing — you tinker, refactor, and optimize to improve speed and quality. You are not afraid to dive into older codebases and make the necessary updates.What you will be doing
Manage your own time while adhering to priorities set by the companyBuild new features and improve existing ones across our platformsRefactor and enhance applications to keep them performant, scalable, and maintainableWrite tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software reliabilityBe involved in every phase of the software lifecycle, from ideation to deploymentParticipate in deep technical discussions and help shape our applications and infrastructureGet hands-on with all elements of the stack, from backend logic to frontend interactionsIdentify inefficiencies and help streamline workflows, reducing unnecessary workTake ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality results and maintainable solutionsRequirements
What will you bring along?10+ years of PHP development, with expertise in at least one framework (Symfony, Zend preferred)12+ years of web application development experience6+ years working with frontend frameworks/libraries like Vue.js, React, Nuxt, or Next.jsDeep understanding of scalable web architectures: monolithic, microservices, or hybridStrong communication skills to explain technical concepts to engineers and non-engineersPassion for automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and test-driven development (TDD)Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelinesStrong expertise in PHP development, debugging, and algorithm/software designKnowledge of agile development tools, techniques, and principlesFamiliarity with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automationExperience deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Strong grasp of web security: encryption, authentication, authorization, and related conceptsBenefits
€60/hour + retention bonus scheme: Competitive contractor rate with a bonus paid every 6 monthsTop-Notch Workstation: Latest MacBook, branded merchandise, and everything you need for an optimal work environmentGlobal Co-Working Access: Work from a global network of co-working spacesFlexibility: Full flexibility in work location and hoursEvents and Gatherings: Team events, cultural events, and other activitiesSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
ContractJob function
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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