Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) – Hybrid

About the role

ESET is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/n) in Bratislava, working on its global websites. The company integrates AI-driven solutions, uses microservices architecture and runs automated testing protocols, and values a collaborative team culture with team-building activities and sports events. The position is full time and hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Lead feature implementation: oversee and guide the team in developing advanced features for ESET's global websites, keeping projects aligned with strategic goals and quality standards.
• Facilitate Agile collaboration (Scrum): run daily stand-ups, bi-weekly sprint planning, retrospectives and code reviews, mentor team members, remove obstacles and help the team reach its targets.
• Promote continuous learning: encourage the team to learn new skills, write clean and maintainable code and adopt best practices for automated testing and robust solutions.
• Contribute to coding by developing key features and taking part in collaborative development.

Required profile

• At least 7 years of experience in PHP development.
• Systems thinking: ability to see the big picture, anticipate challenges and design scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge-sharing attitude: organizing regular sessions, mentoring colleagues and discussing new technologies openly.
• Proactive and innovative, regularly suggesting and applying improvements.
• English at upper-intermediate level (B2).

Required skills

• PHP development (minimum 7 years)
• Design patterns and SOLID principles
• Automated tests and code reviews

What we offer

• Basic wage from 3,700 EUR gross, adjusted for skills and experience; performance bonus twice a year of up to 15% of basic salary.
• Healthcare, multisport card, travel card, supplementary pension saving and family allowances.
• Office refreshments, activity room and quiet room, loyalty perks and discounts from external providers.