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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote Senior Backend Engineer - **Company:** YourParkingSpace - **Location:** York, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Databases, Continuous Integration, Laravel, MongoDB, Delivery Pipeline, AWS Lambda, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Tests, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Service Stack, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-senior-backend-engineer-york/2835642996-2/ ## About the Role * Strong experience in PHP (8.4) and Laravel (12) development, with a deep understanding of respective concepts and best practices. * Familiarity with microservices architecture and event driven design. * Proficiency in designing and maintaining MongoDB databases. * Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment of microservices. * Knowledge and experience with the core AWS services (ECS, EC2, S3, SQS). * Proficient in using Git for version control. * Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work in an agile-based environment * Passionate about staying updated with the latest technologies and continuously improving the technology stack. * Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills with a positive, can-do attitude. * Resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated; effective both independently and in team environments. Ideally you will have: * Experience developing services and/or AWS lambdas using GoLang * Knowledge of configuring infrastructure using Terraform * Knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines. ## Description YourParkingSpace is seeking a highly skilled and technical Senior Backend Engineer to join our innovative and forward thinking team., We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in PHP and Laravel to join our team and play a critical role in the development and maintenance of our microservice based architecture. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining microservices using PHP (8.4), and other technologies such as MongoDB, GoLang, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD., * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to gather requirements and design, develop, and implement microservices using PHP (Laravel). * Write unit and integration tests using TDD best practices to ensure the reliability and stability of the code. * Optimise and maintain MongoDB databases for efficient performance, including maintaining Atlas search indexing and utilising aggregation pipelines. * Work with Docker to deploy and manage microservices in a scalable and containerised environment. * Utilise AWS services for building and deploying microservices in a cloud-based environment. * Participate in CI/CD processes, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines, to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery. * Use Git for version control and collaborate with other team members to ensure effective code management. * Collaborate with other backend engineers to identify, manage and prioritise tech-debt. * Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to our technology stack. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)