(Junior / Mid) PHP Software Engineer

Location: Warsaw, Cracow or Gdańsk (Hybrid work)

Salary for Junior:

12 000 - 16 000 net PLN on B2B

10 500 - 14 000 gross PLN on Contract of employment

Salary for Mid:

17 000 - 20 000 net PLN on B2B

15 000 - 17 500 gross PLN on Contract of employment

About Volt:

Volt is revolutionising how people pay online, globally. Our technology frees consumers from cards by letting them ‘Pay by Bank’. It’s effortless. It’s lightning fast. It’s the future. For businesses everywhere, it’s transformative. 

We’re already trusted by leading brands around the world, but the real-time revolution is only just beginning. Having raised $83.5m, we’re accelerating our mission of delivering real-time payments, everywhere. And that’s where you come in.

We need world-class talent to create a world where consumers pay, and businesses get paid, instantly. With headquarters in London and offices in Kraków, Warsaw and Sydney – and an all-star team already in place – we’re sure you’ll fit right in. 

About the role

As a Junior PHP Software Engineer, you'll have a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow within a dynamic fintech project. You'll join an Agile team committed to modern software development practices, including Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Hexagonal Architecture, working closely with senior engineers.

What the role involves

• Developing and maintaining software using PHP, Symfony, Doctrine ORM and associated technologies,
• Participating in software design meetings and analysing user needs to determine technical requirements,
• Writing efficient, reusable and maintainable code, whilst adhering to coding standards,
• Testing and maintaining software products to ensure strong functionality and optimisation,
• Collaborating on REST API development and integration,
• Actively participating in team meetings, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions,
• Contributing to project documentation,
• Recommending improvements to existing software programs as necessary.

Requirements

About you

• You have basic experience with PHP and a solid understanding of programming fundamentals,
• You understand relational databases and have experience with SQL (PostgreSQL knowledge is a plus),
• You're familiar with REST APIs and their principles,
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• You have good communication skills in English,
• You already have some theoretical background- either gained through technical education, or by contributing to demonstrable projects,
• You use AI tools effectively in your daily work,
• Familiarity with an additional programming language (e.g., JavaScript) would be an additional plus.

Recruitment process

• Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview with a Talent Acquisition representative. The video meeting will take about 30-45 minutes,
• We may ask you to prepare a task which will help us check your technical skills,
• Then it’s time for a technical interview! The meeting will be conducted by two Technical Recruiters and will last 1 hour,
• Our VP of Engineering would also like to chat with you :) You can expect the meeting to last approximately 45 minutes,
• If successful, you will be given a job offer proposal.

Please note that we are a regulated company operating in the financial services sector, therefore, we conduct background checks for all team members as the last part of our hiring process.

Benefits

What you can expect from us

• We champion ‘extreme ownership’ – being not just the owner of your own tasks, but a key member of a team united by, and accountable for, common goals.
• During the week we mostly work remotely but for those who prefer to be in the office we arranged coworking spaces in Warsaw (Business Link Astoria) and Cracow (Loftmill).
• Every Thursday our team members meet and enjoy working together at the Puro Hotels in Cracow, Warsaw, and Gdansk. There is always an opportunity to eat lunch together and grab some drinks after hours.
• Every occasion is a good reason for celebration; we organise Christmas parties and company retreats.
• Want to brush up on your English speaking skills? We offer subsidised language classes to all team members in Poland!
• We care about Voltologists’ health, so you will be provided with a Multisport card and medical insurance by Luxmed.
• We offer paid holidays (pssst...we will give you one day off extra for your birthday).
• In addition, once every two months on Friday we close down all comms at Volt - a digital detox. The whole business is officially ordered to take the day off!
• If you want to work in a company with a great, start-up atmosphere, you don’t have to look further :)

At Volt, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.

We believe in hiring for cultural add, embracing difference and fostering a safe space where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Our mission is to transform the payments industry and this is only possible through the power of our diverse and talented team.

Join us in making real-time payments accessible for all.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional options you’d like to request, please contact your Talent Acquisition Specialist.