Senior PHP Fullstack Software Engineer (UKR)

About ThriveCartThriveCart is the leading no-code sales platform for digital course creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses looking to boost revenue, drive conversions, and scale audiences. ThriveCart powers over 65,000 businesses and 12 million enrolled students, generating over $2 billion in annual sales. The platform provides all the tools businesses need to create high-converting checkout experiences, manage powerful affiliate campaigns, and deliver seamless student experiences with its built-in learning management system, Learn/Learn+.LocationRemote - UkraineJob Overview:We're looking for a strong Senior Full-stack PHP Software Engineer to join our team. You'll primarily extend and enhance both the backend services and frontend interfaces that power our funnel and onboarding builder—work that directly impacts how thousands of customers create and manage their checkout experiences.This isn't greenfield. You'll be working in a mix of legacy (procedural PHP, jQuery) and modern (object-oriented PHP, Laravel/Symfony, React) code, shipping features that matter while helping us incrementally modernize the stack.You'll work alongside a team of skilled engineers who care about clean code, pragmatism, and shipping reliable, usable systems.The Team & CodebaseEditor 2.0 team is focused on our funnel and onboarding builder - a visual editor customers use to create their checkout experiences. It's a complex UI with real-time preview, component management, and integrations with the rest of the platform.The stack:Legacy PHP (procedural) + modern PHP (Laravel/Symfony, OOP)React components for editor UIMySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQREST APIs, Composer, PHPUnit, Docker, CI/CD pipelinesDeployments multiple times per weekThe environment:Small, autonomous team (4–5 engineers)Real ownership of work – not just executing ticketsDirect collaboration with product and designThorough but constructive code reviewsRemote-first, async-friendly cultureKey Responsibilities:Week to week:Extend backend APIs, business logic, and database queries in PHPBuild and enhance UI components using React and modern JSShip features end-to-end: from requirements to production deploymentDebug and fix issues in both legacy and modern codeWrite automated tests for backend and frontend flowsParticipate in code reviews and technical discussionsOver time:Take ownership of specific backend services, API endpoints, or frontend modulesHelp migrate legacy PHP/jQuery code to modern full-stack patternsImprove performance, reliability, and scalability across the stackMentor other engineers through pairing and feedbackRequired Skills:Technical:5+ years shipping web apps in productionStrong PHP fundamentals: OOP, MVC, Laravel/Symfony or similar frameworksExperience with full-stack development (PHP backend + React frontend)Comfortable navigating legacy PHP codebases and modernizing themExperience with REST APIs, relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and caching systems (Redis, Memcached)Can write automated tests (PHPUnit, Jest, or similar)Understanding of frontend basics: HTML, CSS, JavaScriptFamiliarity with deployment pipelines, Git, and CI/CDApproach:You default to shipping incremental improvements over big rewritesYou ask good questions when requirements are unclearYou balance code quality with business needsYou're comfortable working in codebases that aren't perfectYou can explain technical tradeoffs to non-engineersNice to Haves:Experience building SaaS or e-commerce platformsMigrating legacy PHP apps to modern frameworksExperience with React or other modern frontend frameworksFamiliarity with microservices, modular architectures, or API-first designsCloud infrastructure experience (AWS, GCP)What Success Looks LikeFirst 30 days:Ship at least one meaningful full-stack improvementUnderstand key backend services and frontend flowsComfortable navigating legacy and modern codeFirst 60 days:Independently own and ship medium-sized features across the stackProvide helpful code reviews to the teamIdentify and propose improvements to full-stack workflows or codeFirst 90 days:Go-to person for specific subsystems or componentsLead a refactor or performance/quality improvement initiativeMeasurably improve performance, reliability, or test coverage in your areasLearn More About ThriveCart:Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster an open environment with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and encourage active participation in shaping the platform. Our values include:Commit to Excellence – We believe in delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement.User-Focused Problem Solving – Every design should contribute to solving a real problem for our users.Team Collaboration – We work better together, valuing input from every team member.Growth Mindset – We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.Originally posted on Himalayas

About ThriveCartThriveCart is the leading no-code sales platform for digital course creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses looking to boost revenue, drive conversions, and scale audiences. ThriveCart powers over 65,000 businesses and 12 million enrolled students, generating over $2 billion in annual sales. The platform provides all the tools businesses need to create high-converting checkout experiences, manage powerful affiliate campaigns, and deliver seamless student experiences with its built-in learning management system, Learn/Learn+.LocationRemote - UkraineJob Overview:We're looking for a strong Senior Full-stack PHP Software Engineer to join our team. You'll primarily extend and enhance both the backend services and frontend interfaces that power our funnel and onboarding builder—work that directly impacts how thousands of customers create and manage their checkout experiences.This isn't greenfield. You'll be working in a mix of legacy (procedural PHP, jQuery) and modern (object-oriented PHP, Laravel/Symfony, React) code, shipping features that matter while helping us incrementally modernize the stack.You'll work alongside a team of skilled engineers who care about clean code, pragmatism, and shipping reliable, usable systems.The Team & CodebaseEditor 2.0 team is focused on our funnel and onboarding builder - a visual editor customers use to create their checkout experiences. It's a complex UI with real-time preview, component management, and integrations with the rest of the platform.The stack:Legacy PHP (procedural) + modern PHP (Laravel/Symfony, OOP)React components for editor UIMySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQREST APIs, Composer, PHPUnit, Docker, CI/CD pipelinesDeployments multiple times per weekThe environment:Small, autonomous team (4–5 engineers)Real ownership of work – not just executing ticketsDirect collaboration with product and designThorough but constructive code reviewsRemote-first, async-friendly cultureKey Responsibilities:Week to week:Extend backend APIs, business logic, and database queries in PHPBuild and enhance UI components using React and modern JSShip features end-to-end: from requirements to production deploymentDebug and fix issues in both legacy and modern codeWrite automated tests for backend and frontend flowsParticipate in code reviews and technical discussionsOver time:Take ownership of specific backend services, API endpoints, or frontend modulesHelp migrate legacy PHP/jQuery code to modern full-stack patternsImprove performance, reliability, and scalability across the stackMentor other engineers through pairing and feedbackRequired Skills:Technical:5+ years shipping web apps in productionStrong PHP fundamentals: OOP, MVC, Laravel/Symfony or similar frameworksExperience with full-stack development (PHP backend + React frontend)Comfortable navigating legacy PHP codebases and modernizing themExperience with REST APIs, relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and caching systems (Redis, Memcached)Can write automated tests (PHPUnit, Jest, or similar)Understanding of frontend basics: HTML, CSS, JavaScriptFamiliarity with deployment pipelines, Git, and CI/CDApproach:You default to shipping incremental improvements over big rewritesYou ask good questions when requirements are unclearYou balance code quality with business needsYou're comfortable working in codebases that aren't perfectYou can explain technical tradeoffs to non-engineersNice to Haves:Experience building SaaS or e-commerce platformsMigrating legacy PHP apps to modern frameworksExperience with React or other modern frontend frameworksFamiliarity with microservices, modular architectures, or API-first designsCloud infrastructure experience (AWS, GCP)What Success Looks LikeFirst 30 days:Ship at least one meaningful full-stack improvementUnderstand key backend services and frontend flowsComfortable navigating legacy and modern codeFirst 60 days:Independently own and ship medium-sized features across the stackProvide helpful code reviews to the teamIdentify and propose improvements to full-stack workflows or codeFirst 90 days:Go-to person for specific subsystems or componentsLead a refactor or performance/quality improvement initiativeMeasurably improve performance, reliability, or test coverage in your areasLearn More About ThriveCart:Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster an open environment with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and encourage active participation in shaping the platform. Our values include:Commit to Excellence – We believe in delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement.User-Focused Problem Solving – Every design should contribute to solving a real problem for our users.Team Collaboration – We work better together, valuing input from every team member.Growth Mindset – We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.Originally posted on Himalayas