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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Engineer, Backend - **Company:** Kinship - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Autodesk Revit, Databases, DevOps, Programming Tools, Laravel, Symfony, Backend, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Performance Monitor, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815235801-product-engineer-backend ## About the Role We're looking for a backend-focused engineer who enjoys building clean APIs, designing resilient systems, and keeping things fast, simple, and secure. Someone who's comfortable working in PHP, knows their way around Docker, and can help us make the most of AWS to ship reliable software at speed., You don't need to tick every box, but here's what would help you succeed: * Strong experience with PHP (we use PHP 8+) * Familiarity with containerized environments using Docker * Product mindset - you think in terms of user value, not just technical correctness * Clear communicator and thoughtful collaborator * Someone who's excited to work in a small, fast-moving team * Knowledge of Laravel or Symfony * Comfortable with AWS basics - think deploying apps, storing files, managing databases * Experience designing or evolving APIs in production * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines * Interest in DevOps, observability, or developer tooling ## Description Crafting the kind of backend that makes frontend work feel like cheating Hey there - we're Kinship ? We're building the Revit tools you wish existed. Our platform helps architects and engineers manage content, track usage, and make smarter decisions with less hassle. We're looking for a backend-focused engineer who enjoys building clean APIs, designing resilient systems, and keeping things fast, simple, and secure. Someone who's comfortable working in PHP, knows their way around Docker, and can help us make the most of AWS to ship reliable software at speed. What You'll Do * Build and maintain backend services in modern PHP * Design and implement APIs consumed by our frontend and desktop apps * Use Docker to standardize development and streamline deployments * Work with AWS services (e.g. ECS, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) to keep our systems fast and reliable * Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to ship features * Write tests and monitor performance so we can trust our stack at scale What We're Looking For You don't need to tick every box, but here's what would help you succeed: * Strong experience with PHP (we use PHP 8+) * Familiarity with containerized environments using Docker * Product mindset - you think in terms of user value, not just technical correctness * Clear communicator and thoughtful collaborator * Someone who's excited to work in a small, fast-moving team * Knowledge of Laravel or Symfony * Comfortable with AWS basics - think deploying apps, storing files, managing databases * Experience designing or evolving APIs in production * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines * Interest in DevOps, observability, or developer tooling What We Offer * Competitive salary * A beautiful, plant-filled office in central London (by Southwark tube station) and good coffee (obviously) * A no-BS team of people who love building great software together * Real autonomy and influence over product and tech decisions * A company that believes in work-life balance ## Related Videos - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)