Mid-Senior PHP Engineer (Web team)

As a Mid-Senior PHP Engineer at Nord Security, your main responsibilities include writing clear and documented code that delivers real business value, developing APIs that are user-friendly for both internal and external developers, and collaborating with our core team to produce quality code-based solutions. You'll also be involved in building and maintaining APIs and backend solutions critical to our cybersecurity products.

To qualify for the Mid-Senior PHP Engineer position at Nord Security, applicants should have at least 4 years of experience working with PHP, a strong understanding of OOP principles, and experience in designing highly scalable systems. Knowledge of API design, MySQL, Git, and ideally Docker or RabbitMQ is essential, while familiarity with microservices and Symfony will give you an edge.

In your role as a Mid-Senior PHP Engineer at Nord Security, you will work with a diverse stack of tools including PHP 8, Symfony, MySQL, Redis, and Golang. You will also engage with GitLabCI for continuous integration and Eloquent Active Record for ORM, all geared towards building scalable and effective backend solutions for our products.

Nord Security values professional growth and offers its PHP Engineers various opportunities to reach their full potential. This includes access to internal and external training programs, conferences, workshops, and resources like books. We ensure that our team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to stay at the forefront of technology in the cybersecurity field.

As a Mid-Senior PHP Engineer at Nord Security, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including private health insurance, access to mental health tools, professional development opportunities, team-building activities, and a flexible working schedule. Additionally, you'll earn extra vacation days for your commitment to the company and additional paid leave options for illness or special occasions.

This is your chance to showcase your PHP background. Discuss specific projects where you implemented OOP principles effectively, mentioning design patterns or frameworks you've used, such as Symfony. Highlight how these practices improved code maintainability and scalability.

When answering this, outline your process for API design, focusing on usability and efficiency. Discuss best practices you follow for creating APIs and provide examples of successful APIs you've worked on, addressing versioning, documentation, and client needs.

Share your approach to maintaining high code quality, such as implementing testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit), conducting code reviews, and emphasizing the importance of documentation. Give examples of how these practices have positively impacted your team's workflow.

Identify a specific project that posed challenges, whether technical or interpersonal. Discuss your problem-solving process, deployment strategies, and how you involved team members to address issues, focusing on the successful outcome as a result of your efforts.

To respond effectively, mention the channels you utilize for learning, such as tech blogs, forums, online courses, or networking with peers in the industry. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and applying new technologies to your work, illustrating how this keeps you and your team ahead.

Provide insights into your experience managing MySQL databases, including examples of database structures you've designed and optimizations you've implemented for large datasets. Discuss your understanding of indexing, normalization, and optimizing queries for performance.

Highlight your proficiency with Git and how you've used it in collaborative environments. Discuss branches, pull requests, merging conflicts, and maintaining a structured workflow, as well as any experience with GitLab or similar tools.

In your answer, discuss time management techniques you employ, such as prioritization and breaking large tasks into manageable pieces. Provide examples of situations where you successfully navigated tight deadlines, emphasizing communication with your team and stakeholders.

Explain the concept of microservices architecture and how it differs from monolithic approaches. Discuss your experience transitioning to or designing microservices, focusing on benefits like scalability and maintainability, along with any challenges encountered.

Use this question to reflect on your alignment with Nord Security's mission in cybersecurity and privacy. Mention any specific products or advancements the company has made that inspire you, and express how your skills and values align with their goals and culture.