ELEKS

Software engineering services for enterprises

Junior PHP Developer Trainee

Backend Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLviv, UkraineNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

Understand programming fundamentals and how software is built.
Have basic knowledge of PHP 8.4 and object-oriented programming; hands-on PHP experience is a plus but is not mandatory.
Be open to learning PHP with Laminas or writing backend code in Node.js.
Have a basic understanding of relational databases and SQL, and familiarity with MySQL 8.4 or PostgreSQL 14.
Have a basic understanding of REST APIs.
Be familiar with Git and Composer.
Have some hands-on experience with AI tools for software development.
Use AI thoughtfully by defining tasks and acceptance criteria, reviewing and testing AI-generated output, and refining it rather than copying it without verification.
Be interested in a full-stack role and willing to work across backend and frontend development.
Have upper-intermediate English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Conduct a simple range of programming tasks, including analysis, coding, and debugging complex program logic.
Conduct test procedures using testing and debugging programs.
Develop algorithms according to technical specifications or other requirements documentation.
Use standard algorithms in applicable cases.
Write program code according to the defined application architecture.
Structure and format source code; comment and mark up code; and name variables, functions, classes, data structures, and files according to company conventions and industry best practices.
Track changes and compare source code in the defined version control system.
Agree on task deadlines with a Senior Developer or Technical Leader.

Desired Qualifications

Be familiar with TypeScript and Angular 21.
Have experience with PHP or another backend language.
Have basic knowledge of Docker.
Be familiar with PHPUnit and test writing.
Have an interest in AWS services such as S3 or SQS.
Have basic knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as DynamoDB.
Be familiar with Swagger/OpenAPI, Propel ORM, or microservices.
Have experience working with third-party APIs, such as PayPal or Google Analytics.

ELEKS Software Engineering and Development Office is looking for a Trainee / Junior PHP Developer in our offices in Ukraine.

Our project is a German event management and marketing platform that helps customers create events with different ticket categories, sell tickets, analyze event performance, and collect feedback from organizers.
Our client works with large companies that organize conferences, trade fairs, and other corporate events.

REQUIREMENTS

Understanding of programming fundamentals and how software is built
Basic knowledge of PHP 8.4 and object-oriented programming; hands-on PHP experience is a plus but not mandatory
Openness to learning PHP with Laminas or writing backend code in Node.js
Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL; familiarity with MySQL 8.4 or PostgreSQL 14
Basic understanding of REST APIs
Familiarity with Git and Composer
Some hands-on experience with AI tools for software development
Ability to use AI thoughtfully: define tasks and acceptance criteria, review and test AI-generated output, and refine it where needed rather than copying it without verification
Interest in a full-stack role and willingness to work across both backend and frontend development
Upper-Intermediate level of English

WOULD BE A PLUS

Familiarity with TypeScript and Angular 21

Experience with PHP or another backend language

Basic knowledge of Docker

Familiarity with PHPUnit andtest writing

Interest in AWS services such as S3 or SQS

Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as DynamoDB

Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI, Propel ORM, or microservices

Experience working with third-party APIs, such as PayPal or Google Analytics

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct a simple range of programming tasks including analysis, coding, and debugging of complex program logic

Conduct test procedures by using testing, and debugging programs

Develop algorithms according to technical specifications or other requirements documentation

Use standard algorithms in the applicable cases

Write program code according to the defined application architecture

Structure and format source code, comment and mark up the code, as well as name variables, functions, classes, data structures, and files according to the company conventions and industry best practices

Track changes, compare source code in the defined version control system

Agree task deadlines with Senior Developer or Technical Leader

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

Close cooperation with a customer

Challenging tasks

Competence development

Team of professionals

Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy

About the Company

ELEKS

Software engineering services for enterprises

ELEKS provides software engineering services to large enterprises and technology challengers, offering dedicated teams, product development, R&D, and technology consulting. It handles end-to-end software projects across the full lifecycle—from ideation and architecture to development, testing, and ongoing support—delivered by 2000+ professionals from Eastern Europe delivery centers and offices in Europe, the US, and the UK. The company differentiates itself with a geographically distributed workforce, a broad service portfolio, and a track record with Fortune 500 and enterprise clients, paired with transparent processes and reliable delivery. Its goal is to help clients improve how they work and create more value by delivering high-tech innovations that solve real-world problems.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia
Founded: 1991

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