Full-stack Engineer (PHP+React)

Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our client’s growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time.

Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.

We are looking for a Full-stack Engineer (PHP + React) to join our project and work on transforming and modernizing an existing software system into its next-generation version.

Project

The product is a specialized software system designed to support the education and welfare of children in care. It provides real-time attendance tracking, personal education plan management, and secure data sharing among social workers, teachers, and local authorities. The platform emphasizes data security, compliance, and role-based access to ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately. Future developments include mobile app accessibility, AI-driven insights, and automated support features. With a strong track record and partnerships with over 100 local authorities, the platform is a trusted solution for managing complex educational and welfare needs.

You will be involved in transforming and modernizing the existing system into its next-generation version, focusing on long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Requirements

• Expertise in PHP 8 and JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.js

• Strong proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3, with experience converting designs into responsive code

• Solid knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS, along with cloud best practices

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices

• Strong understanding of database design and optimization using MySQL and PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks, including PHPUnit and Jest

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication abilities

• Minimum English proficiency level of B2 to collaborate effectively in a global team

• Proactive mindset with the ability to lead initiatives and drive solutions

Responsibilities

• You will focus on improving and modernizing an established system

• Ensuring high performance and scalability without rewriting the system from scratch

• Analyzing the current architecture

• Implementing improvements using best practices and modern technologies

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions

Our transparent recruitment journey usually takes up to 2 weeks and includes a few stages:

• Recruiting Interview -> 30-45 min

• Technical Interview -> 1-1,5h

• Client Interview (optional) -> up to 1h

• Pre-Offer Call -> 15min

• Reference Check

• Offer

We offer:

• Competitive salary, room for development and growth.

• Possibility to work in the Bratislava and Kyiv offices or fully remotely.

• Loyal management, interesting tasks, constant support.

• Medical insurance (optional).

• English courses.

• Technical equipment providing.

• Paid vacations 20 workdays, paid sick leave, regular salary reviews;

• Flexible schedule and ability to manage your working hours;

• Support your personal growth and skills upgrading.

• The great environment inside the team, support of initiatives, and ability to contribute to the common goal.

We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients!