Backend Engineer | Mid | PHP | Network Department

At NordLayer, we’re building cybersecurity that scales with the business.

A toggle-ready platform that helps modern teams thrive—without the security headaches. Trusted by 11,000+ global companies, NordLayer plugs into any tech stack and protects users across borders.

Your impact? Helping businesses stay protected and moving forward with future-ready network security.

• At least 2+ years of experience working with PHP, with hands-on experience in Symfony.
• Good understanding of OOP principles and clean code design.
• Experience with REST API design and (My)SQL practices.
• Basic familiarity with Docker, Redis, and version control using Git.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to or interest in Microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ or other message queue systems.
• Experience working with larger-scale or high-traffic systems.
• Domain knowledge related to the VPN infrastructure.

• Expand and improve our codebase by writing clean, quality PHP code supported by tests.
• Contribute to technical discussions and share ideas on design decisions.
• Build and maintain APIs that are intuitive and developer-friendly.
• Collaborate with other teams to deliver fully functional features and quality code-based solutions for our product.
• Refactor, improve, and maintain the existing codebase while adding new functionality.
• Follow and promote good coding practices, continuous delivery, and technical excellence.
• Participate in task grooming, helping to define and break down work into manageable tasks.

• Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools.
• Extensive training programs (online and offline) and other resources.
• Mentorship and career-switch opportunities.
• Hybrid work with 3 office days and 2 days working from home.
• Option to work from any location.
• Online workouts led by Physical Well-Being experts.
• Access to sports and wellness facilities with the Multisport card.
• Free psychologist consultations and mental health events.
• Premium access to wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
• Private health insurance.
• Special gifts on birthdays, anniversaries, and major life events.
• Company events, team-building, and knowledge-sharing events.
• Company getaway abroad with activities, concerts, and workshops.

We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. Limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, but candidates remain fully responsible for their submissions. Applications may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes, supporting but not replacing human decision-making. Candidates can opt out of automated evaluation by submitting applications directly via email.