Senior Backend PHP Software Engineer - Inventory

5+ years of backend software engineering experience using object-oriented principles in PHP or Java 2+ years of experience with one or more modern frameworks or ecosystems (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, or similar) Strong business sense and ability to collaborate with leadership and non-technical stakeholders Expert knowledge of relational, indexing, and searching technologies, especially MySQL Passion for data-informed development, including metrics, experimentation, and rapid prototyping Strong knowledge and passion for software architecture, design patterns, and testing practices Experience working with complex data structures and/or inventory cache system is a strong plus Business-level English fluency required (verbal and written)

Implement new architectures, features, and best practices to scale the Cloudbeds platform Contribute to new efforts in service-oriented architectures Deliver exceptional experience to customers with quality, performance, and scalability Own the logic behind hotel rates and availability Solve foundational, high-impact challenges at scale Evolve Cloudbeds’ core architecture for hotel rates and availability Shape and lead technical discussions around complex systems Write clean, well-tested, well-documented, and maintainable code Contribute to the migration towards a microservices-based architecture Work on and maintain legacy monolith code Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver scalable features Champion engineering excellence by promoting best practices Act as a self-starter, work independently, and identify opportunities for improvement Use AI-assisted development tools