Go/PHP Backend Developer

NDA

Job description

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 to join our infrastructure team on a highload (200k RPS) project with a modern and evolving technology stack.

NDA

Cyprus, Limassol

(Relocation)

Full-time

Responsibilities:

Work on infrastructure tasks
Profiling and optimizing solutions
Unit and API code coverage with tests
Search for scaling solutions

The role offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge to diverse tasks on a high-load product. Several examples of current project evolution tasks include:

Separation of complex parts of the project into microservices in Golang
Implementation of Event Sourcing (Kafka)
Universal implementation of ML/CV

Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in PHP and Go development (the current version of PHP in the project is 8.2)
Go, PHP, MySQL — fluent
REST API — design and implementation
Unit and functional tests — understanding why they are needed, 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 — ability to choose the right one for solving a specific task
Experience with high-load systems and distributed architectures
Solid understanding of databases (MySQL) and caching strategies at scale

Qualifications that can be a plus:

Experience with microservices, Elasticsearch, Redis
Experience with Kafka or other message brokers
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of ML/CV concepts and integration approaches

Benefits:

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
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, plus 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

Agency HR Interview (30 min)
In-House HR interview (45 min)
Technical interview (1.5 hours)
Live-coding (1.5 hours)
Final interview (1 hour)

Sector

AdultTech

Employment

Full-time

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