Full Stack Engineer (PHP/ React)

Job Description

Role type: Remote (overlap with Australia time zone)

We’re looking for an experienced Full-Stack Engineer (PHP / React) to join a team maintaining and evolving a business-critical internal control system within a global trading company.

This is a long-term role within a large legacy codebase. The system is operationally critical and requires engineers who think beyond tickets and take ownership of outcomes.

Responsibilities

Maintain and evolve a large PHP-based internal control/admin system (SCA)

Refactor and modernize legacy components thoughtfully

Develop and maintain frontend features using React within a microfrontend architecture

Identify root causes of issues, not just patch symptoms

Propose technical solutions when requirements are incomplete

Collaborate closely with product and Australian engineering teams

Ensure code quality, maintainability, and long-term stability

Requirements

3+ years of professional PHP experience

Strong production experience with Symfony (Laravel acceptable)

Solid React experience (comfortable working full-stack)

Experience working with complex or legacy systems

Strong SQL skills (query optimization, indexing, performance tuning)

Ability to work independently across frontend and backend

Strong communication skills in English

Timezone overlap with Australia is required

High level of responsiveness and proactiveness

What We Value

Ownership mindset

Ability to question assumptions

Comfort working with incomplete specifications

Structured thinking and clean implementation

Long-term commitment to system evolution

Working conditions

Fully remote role with a flexible schedule (AU timezone overlap required)

Compensation in USD via a convenient payment method

Long-term stable engagement

High level of ownership and meaningful system impact

Close collaboration with international engineering teams