Annual Pay: £40,000-58,000
Are you a skilled Backend or Full Stack Developer ready to tackle exciting challenges in the Legal Tech and Travel industry?
About Us
✈️At AirAdvisor, we are dedicated to ensuring air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight disruptions. Whether it’s a delay, cancellation, missed connection, or an airline-related issue like overbooking. We have successfully processed over 420,000 claims, earning a 4.6-star rating from 22,000+ reviews. Currently operating in 20 markets (with 10 more forthcoming this year), AirAdvisor is an ambitious and fast-growing startup with a clear vision for international expansion and we plan to reach 1 million claims by the end of 2026.✈️
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Laravel and PHP.
* Debug and optimize existing backend code, focusing on improving performance, response time, and system efficiency.
* Build robust RESTful APIs for seamless integrations.
* Optimize database performance and manage high-load environments with MySQL.
* Debug, enhance, and maintain existing codebases for maximum performance.
* Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality solutions.
* Evaluate user feedback and collaborate with product teams to refine and improve backend features based on real-world usage.
* Proactively recommend and execute program improvements, including performance optimizations and feature enhancements.
* Create comprehensive technical documentation (e.g., API specs, backend architecture) and conduct training sessions for team members on best practices and new features.
* Develop and maintain full-stack solutions using PHP and jQuery.
* Integrate and manage message brokers like RabbitMQ for efficient system communication.
* Implement caching solutions using Memcache to enhance performance.
* Collaborate on frontend tasks using JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML.
* Use Git for version control.
Must-Have Skills:
* PHP + Laravel (extensive experience required)
* jQuery or other modern frameworks
* Strong knowledge of MySQL with high-load environments.
* Message Queues (any technology, e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)
* Proven track record of building and scaling APIs for high-traffic applications
* Frontend (HTML+CSS) - at the level of making some fixes, using other templates
* DevOps skills like a) ability to use console Linux; b) Install/configuration LEMP stack, use/config docker
* Basic knowledge of Docker for local development
* Redis
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with database sharding/partitioning
* Strong knowledge of parsing techniques and tools
* Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch
* Familiarity with Selenium for automated testing
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
* Remote-first culture with flexible start and end times. You can relocate to another country if you wish.
* Paid Time Off & Public Holidays – 24 vacation days + your country’s national holidays.
* Annual pay review and performance-based bonuses
* Professional Growth Opportunities – Work on global expansion, new market entry, and product scaling.
* Dynamic work and a chance to learn how to utilize your skills in an absolutely new way
* Supportive Team Culture – Work with smart, passionate, and friendly colleagues who value collaboration
* International Team - our colleagues are located in Ukraine, Portugal, Poland, Dubai, France, and Canada.
Job Type: Full-time, indefinite and exclusive service agreement, B2B, FOP or freelancing contract.
✈️If you're ready to take on a high-impact role in a fast-growing company, apply now and let's redefine air travel compensation together! ✈️
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