Senior PHP Software Engineer

Senior PHP Software Engineer - Platform Governance EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a Senior PHP Software Engineer to join our Platform Governance team, focusing on the stability and scalability of a top Open SaaS ecommerce platform. In this role, you will design and execute solutions to manage platform performance and enforce resource constraints, influencing the experience of thousands of merchants worldwide. If you are enthusiastic about enhancing platform reliability and performance, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities Partner with engineering teams to assess system architecture and pinpoint key performance areas Improve load testing approaches, tools, and standards within the team Record and share test plans, outcomes, and technical findings clearly Resolve bottlenecks to boost platform scalability and reliability Create and enforce limits across platform entry points Facilitate continuous integration and deployment processes to uphold platform health Track platform metrics using Prometheus and Elastic Stack to guarantee operational quality Utilize OpenTelemetry for tracing and diagnosing performance issues Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align governance strategies with business objectives Lead efforts to proactively manage resource distribution and fair use across the platform Guide team members to encourage growth and deepen technical skills Keep up-to-date with new technologies relevant to platform governance and ecommerce Requirements Extensive software engineering experience with at least 3 years in complex, scalable systems Proficient in PHP and experienced with Go or Scala, capable of working across all three languages Knowledgeable in OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Elastic Stack (ELK) for monitoring and performance evaluationllinin Familiarity with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure and microservices architectures Experience with CI/CD pipelines Strong problem-solving and debugging skills focused on system performance Background in ecommerce, including store operations, catalog management, and checkout processes Capability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive mindset with a strong drive to detect issues and implement fixes Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges Upper-Intermediate English skills (B2) for effective team communication Nice to have Understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures Experience with scalability and performance testing, including load generation and monitoring Skill in automating testing, data gathering, and reporting Practical knowledge of load testing tools such as K6, JMeter, or Blazemeter Prior experience with Scala programming language We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EPAM Systems by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr