Senior Php Developer

Descrição do cargo

Job Description:

About Merkle

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver. At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we're building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions, it's all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed by dentsu's legacy of innovation and creativity originating in Japan, we've spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, and connect meaningfully with their audiences. We've been named a global "Leader" by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.

Key responsibilities

Participate in the entire software development cycle, including requirements analysis, design and development, unit testing, and documentation

Take responsibility for the long-term reusability and stability of code

Proactively identify security, usability, and other issues, and formulate strategies to resolve them

Work independently, without guidance, while maintaining a broader overview of the project

Take ownership of delivering complex application features and resolving key technical issues related to the assigned project

Follow the estimation process and provide accurate personal estimates

Develop required software features, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery

Deliver training and participate in knowledge sharing

Mentor new software engineers on the team

Integrate new technologies and follow the company's release processes

What we are looking for

6+ years of experience with PHP

Academic background in IT or equivalent

Strong working experience and knowledge of PHP versions 7.3 to 8.1

Clear understanding of OOP, design patterns and anti-patterns, and SOLID principles

Working experience with relational database management systems

Good understanding of project tools such as Atlassian products or Git/SVN

Experience across testing layers, including unit, integration, and functional testing

Knowledge of algorithms and distributed systems

Proficiency in English

Nice to have

Experience with e-commerce solutions such as Magento, PrestaShop, CS-Cart, or X-Cart, or with PHP CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla

Knowledge of JavaScript (ES6)

Experience with service- or microservices-oriented architecture, ideally in an e-commerce context

Familiarity with Scrum methodology

Your benefits

Vacation: 25 vacation days

Social Impact: Enjoy 2 additional volunteering days to support your passion project

Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being

Health insurance (also possible for family members)

Cutting-edge technology and latest IT tools

Agile and flexible working hours

Hybrid working: We combine flexibility with in-person collaboration, with an expectation of 1 day per week / 4 days per month in the office

Hybrid work system (remote friendly)

Digital nomad policy

Focus on career development

Academy: Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform

Beers, foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard

Free breakfast every second Tuesday of the month

Employee discounts

Team and company events

Referral bonus program

Please note that work visa sponsorship is not available. For local documentation (NIF, NISS), please consult Portuguese authorities.

At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role‑specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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Location: Lisbon

Brand: Merkle

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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