**CTG is seeking to fill a Backend Engineer (Senior) opening for our client.** **Location:** Remote **Duration:** Ongoing Contract **Duties:** + Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using PHP 8.x frameworks (Laravel, Symfony). + Build and optimize RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. + Manage and optimize relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL). + Collaborate across teams to support the full software development lifecycle: planning, implementation, testing, code reviews, QA, deployment, and monitoring. + Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Apache Airflow. + Implement caching strategies (Redis, SingleStore, Memcached) to improve application performance. + Ensure system observability with tools such as Sentry, Sumologic, Datadog, and New Relic. + Deploy, manage, and monitor applications in AWS environments (EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS). + Leverage containerization and orchestration (Docker, GitLab, Terraform) for scalable infrastructure. + Apply security best practices for web applications and data protection. + Support search capabilities with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or Solr. **Skills:** + Strong expertise in PHP 8.x frameworks (Laravel, Symfony). + Advanced knowledge of relational databases. + Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles. + Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, and containerized applications. + Familiarity with caching, search, and ETL pipeline technologies. + Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. + Solid understanding of observability and monitoring tools. + Knowledge of AWS cloud services and infrastructure automation. **Experience:** + 5+ years of professional server-side development. + 5+ years of experience with relational databases. + Hands-on experience with full SDLC, observability, and deployment pipelines. + Proven experience building and scaling backend applications in production environments. **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. **Good to Have:** + Experience with Cloudflare’s edge computing (Workers, Containers, CDN). + Exposure to AI/ML integration in production systems. + Familiarity with Laravel Octane and Swoole. + Frontend development experience with React or modern JavaScript frameworks. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100K to $115K. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.