Senior Full Stack PHP Engineer

Better Collective is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer with experience in PHP based projects like Wordpress and fluent in working with sql databases (querying and optimising them) to join our team in Thessaloniki. You will be working on high traffic sports media websites, maintaining them, developing new features, as well as troubleshooting and fixing issues that arise. The person who will join will be a key contributor to new tech initiatives such as platform migrations and performance optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Work on custom theme Wordpress sites

• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders, to understand requirements and craft optimal solutions.

• Convert design mockups to fully functional end to end features.

• Identify and troubleshoot issues, perform debugging, and ensure the overall quality & performance on both the frontend and backend of the websites.

• Design and optimise database structures to ensure efficient data retrieval.

• Implement frontend best practices for SEO and performance, aligning with Core Web Vitals standards to deliver exceptional user experiences.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web development, evaluate & propose relevant integration solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary reviewed upwards regularly based on performance

• Private health and Life insurance

• Fully paid sick days

• Prepaid Edenred restaurant card every month

• Office snacks, lots of coffee

• Team building activities

• Extra paid time off

• Training courses (internal, udemy and more)

• Opportunity for career growth and advancement

• Collaborative work environment

About us:

Better Collective is a leading media group that improves the global sports experience. We create a transparent and safe environment through innovative technologies and trusted platforms that deliver premium products to excite sports fans through engaging content and foster passionate communities worldwide..
With transparency and technology, our vision is to become the leading digital sports media group.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and diversity is what gives us the little extra we need. We believe diverse teams help us make better products. We hire for cultural growth and welcome people of all ages, stories, nationalities, religions, and backgrounds.

If you are a Full stack engineer with experience in PHP, Wordpress, we want to hear from you. Please apply today with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best fit for this position and work for one of the greatest sports media companies world wide.

All applications will be processed continuously during the following weeks until we find the right candidate. Please submit your CV and cover letter in PDF. Only applications submitted in English will be considered and evaluated.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Extensive experience in PHP development, including hands-on expertise with WordPress or other php framework development and customization .

• Strong command over SQL and database management, including performance optimization and data migration.

• Great understanding of core frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and a keen eye for SEO and Core Web Vitals optimization.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills & ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

• Enthusiasm for working with new technologies and a strong eagerness to learn.

Ideal If:

• Experience working on high-traffic websites or applications, especially in the sports media / community domain.

• Proven experience in