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Overview Seeking a seasoned backend engineer with strong full stack capabilities to design and implement complex features for a compliance-focused workflow platform built on a modern PHP-based CMS. This role emphasizes independent backend delivery, support for frontend integration, and effective collaboration within a dynamic, multi-team environment. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain custom modules and extensions enabling advanced workflow integration, notification systems, and robust role-based access controls within a large, evolving PHP-based CMS codebase. Deliver complex backend features independently, contributing to solutions with minimal architecture oversight while adhering to project standards. Integrate with Vue 3-based frontend applications, ensuring seamless data exchange, consistent state, and smooth user experiences. Apply expertise in CMS PHP entity/data models and service container or dependency injection patterns to develop scalable and maintainable backend solutions. Collaborate closely with full stack and frontend engineers, analysts, and QA to ensure thorough implementation, test coverage, and project alignment. Work effectively within a monolithic codebase shared by multiple active feature teams, maintaining code quality and minimizing regressions. Must-Have Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on experience developing custom modules and integrations on modern PHP-based CMS platforms. Proven track record delivering backend features such as workflow logic, notification systems, and advanced access control. Working knowledge of Vue 3, sufficient to support frontend integration and resolve full stack issues as needed. Familiarity with CMS PHP entity/data modeling, service container or dependency injection patterns, and best practices for maintainability in large-scale codebases. Ability to work independently with minimal architecture guidance while actively supporting team objectives. Project / Team Context Multi-phase platform modernization across compliance workflows and inventory integrations. Team comprises Solutions Architect, Senior Business Analyst, Full Stack and Frontend Engineers, Senior Project Manager, and QA Engineer. Backed by a delivery focus on secure, maintainable, and standards-compliant features in a collaborative environment. We offer*: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible A competitive salary and good compensation package Personalized career growth Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing Education reimbursement Memorable anniversary presents Corporate events and team buildings Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
