Remote Full Stack PHP Developer

Swapcard is a leading AI-powered event platform focused on driving revenue growth and fostering meaningful connections for in-person and hybrid events. We are a team of innovators passionate about building future-proof event technology, guided by excellence and collaboration.

Diversity is central to our success, with over 180 team members representing 42 nationalities. We champion diversity as a catalyst for creativity and innovation. Our full remote opportunities foster flexibility and inclusion, empowering our team to thrive globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality code to production within short development cycles.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to devise optimal engineering solutions.
• Travel to conferences and events for client support (when possible).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems effectively.
• Optimistic and calm demeanor when under pressure.
• Motivation to excel in a highly autonomous environment.
• MS/BS or equivalent degree, plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience in Computer Science.
• Minimum of 2 years developing web applications using the following technologies:
  • PHP 7 and 8
  • Zend Framework 1 (or forks like zf1-future)
  • jQuery
  • MySQL/MariaDB
• Fluent in English; proficiency in any other language is appreciated.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):

• Familiarity with conference and event management processes.
• Ability to write and understand complex SQL queries.
• Competent in managing a Linux server environment.
• Experience with the following technologies/applications:
  • OAUTH
  • REST API integration
  • Atlassian Jira
  • Atlassian BitBucket

Swapcard Interview Process:

Our thorough interview process aims to identify exceptional talent and help you explore your career potential at Swapcard:

1. Screening Interview with a recruiter from our People Team.
2. A remote exercise to demonstrate and assess your technical skills.
3. Manager review with your future reporting manager.
4. Leadership review with one of our department leaders.
5. Reference check conducted by our People Team.
6. Offer extension.

Our Core Values:

• Curious: We ask questions, try new things, take risks, and learn from mistakes. Innovation thrives when curiosity drives.
• Value-Driven: We prioritize outcomes that create meaningful value for our customers, team members, and partners.
• Human: We foster empathy, openness, and diversity to create a caring and collaborative community, driven by a strong team spirit.
• Resilient: We embrace challenges with optimism, creativity, and adaptability, constantly seeking innovative solutions.
• Ownership: We take responsibility and are accountable for our actions, driving success through initiative, trust, and proactive investment in outcomes.

Benefits & Perks:

• International team with 40+ nationalities.
• Remote-first policy with headquarters in Paris.
• Thriving startup environment offering career growth opportunities.
• Open-minded culture that appreciates differences.
• Feedback-driven, supportive, and curious team with a DIY mindset.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Remote perks designed to optimize your working experience.
• In-person social gatherings to celebrate achievements.
• 100% of your health insurance contribution paid by Swapcard.
• Work-from-home budget (one-off contribution for initial equipment setup).
• Co-working space budget to support professional remote work environments.
• Learning budget to help you develop new and existing skills.
• Mental health care initiatives to support well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Swapcard is committed to upholding equal employment practices and making merit-based employment decisions. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, age, marital status, and status as a veteran.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.