Senior Back-End Software Engineer (PHP)

About the role

As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer at Scoro, you’ll join the Product Engineering team in Tallinn or Riga and become part of the Time team, which drives day‑to‑day project delivery and time management. You’ll help build and evolve a globally used work‑management product.

Key responsibilities

• Write high‑quality, maintainable, and efficient code for Scoro’s work‑management software.
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Take ownership of development from idea to deployment, collaborating with designers, product managers, and engineers.
• Champion modern technologies, tools, and best practices to keep the stack sharp.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude to boost productivity.

Required profile

• 3+ years of software development experience, strong hands‑on PHP expertise (plain PHP without heavy frameworks).
• Experience working in large‑scale or monolithic codebases and with databases/data stores (MySQL, MariaDB, Elasticsearch, Redis).
• Proven ability to design scalable, well‑architected solutions and embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools and a proactive, collaborative attitude.

Required skills

• PHP
• MySQL / MariaDB
• Elasticsearch
• Redis
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Vue.js, React, or Angular
• GraphQL APIs
• AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, Claude)

What we offer

• Impactful work on a globally used SaaS product.
• Stock options package.
• Health benefits, including paid medical days and mental‑health services.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility on office attendance.
• Over 5 weeks of paid vacation plus loyalty days based on tenure.
• Continuous learning budget and unlimited Udemy access.
• Company‑wide events, community activities, and bi‑annual global gatherings.