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PHP Backend Developer

MayflowerLimassol, Lemesos, CyprusPosted Nov 27, 2025
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Mayflower is a technology company building highload products used by millions of people worldwide. Operating at the scale of one of the world's top-50 websites, we solve complex engineering challenges and create solutions that power real-time entertainment for a global audience.

We are looking for an experienced Backend developer who will join our team of a highload (200k RPS) project in Limassol office.

Job Responsibilities

  • Development and support of business tasks;

  • Work on infrastructure tasks;

  • Profiling and optimizing solutions;

  • Unit and API code coverage with tests;

  • Search for scaling solutions.

You’ll thrive here if you have

  • At least 5 years of experience in PHP/Go development (the current version of PHP in the project is 8.2);

  • Proficient in PHP and MySQL;

  • REST API - design and implementation;

  • Unit and functional tests - understanding why they are needed, the ability and desire to write them;

  • Debugging, profiling, optimization of PHP/Go code - practical experience;

  • Sharding, replication - understanding the principles, pros and cons.

  • Data structures - to be able to choose the right one for solving a specific task.

Qualification that can be a plus:

  • Experience with Elasticsearch, Redis, microservices, Golang.

Conditions

We know that great talent deserves great conditions, so here's what you can expect when joining us:

  • EU-based employment contract and a 3-year Cyprus work visa with full support for your relocation and visa processes, including assistance for your family.

  • EU passport. Opportunity to obtain an EU passport after 4 years of residence

  • Full relocation package: flights to Limassol for you and your family, a company-covered apartment for the first month, and full relocation support to make your move smooth and hassle-free.

  • Provident fund (Cypus): a long-term savings plan co-funded by you and the Company together (available after probation) that grows throughout your time with us in Cyprus.

  • Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments.

  • Private medical insurance for you and your family

  • Corporate mobile plan (unlimited in Cyprus with roaming included)

  • Mindfulness & well-being support, including psychological assistance with 50% coverage.

  • 50% coverage of school and kindergarten fees for your children.

  • Fully covered sports benefits, and also access to in-house electric scooters and bike rentals

  • Professional growth support: language courses, conferences, training programs, and coaching.

  • Peer recognition program: receive and share kudos for great work.

  • A fully equipped office in Limassol’s city center, with everything you need for deep work and collaboration.

  • Free breakfasts and lunches in the office and an in-house coffee bar with high-quality drinks and a health bar stocked with nutritious snacks.

  • A strong engineering culture: international teams, corporate events, team buildings, and hackathons — because great work happens in great communities.

Recruitment process

  1. HR interview (45 min);

  2. Technical interview (1,5 hour);

  3. Live-coding (1,5 hour);

  4. Final interview (1 hour).

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