We are looking for a **Senior PHP Software Engineer** to join our Platform Governance team, focusing on the stability and scalability of a top Open SaaS ecommerce platform. In this role, you will design and execute solutions to manage platform performance and enforce resource constraints, influencing the experience of thousands of merchants worldwide. If you are enthusiastic about enhancing platform reliability and performance, we invite you to apply. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Partner with engineering teams to assess system architecture and pinpoint key performance areas * Deliver data\-driven advice for enhancing platform performance * Improve load testing approaches, tools, and standards within the team * Record and share test plans, outcomes, and technical findings clearly * Resolve bottlenecks to boost platform scalability and reliability * Create and enforce limits across platform entry points * Facilitate continuous integration and deployment processes to uphold platform health * Track platform metrics using Prometheus and Elastic Stack to guarantee operational quality * Utilize OpenTelemetry for tracing and diagnosing performance issues * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to align governance strategies with business objectives * Lead efforts to proactively manage resource distribution and fair use across the platform * Guide team members to encourage growth and deepen technical skills * Keep up\-to\-date with new technologies relevant to platform governance and ecommerce **Requirements** * Extensive software engineering experience with at least 3 years in complex, scalable systems * Proficient in PHP and experienced with Go or Scala, capable of working across all three languages * Knowledgeable in OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Elastic Stack (ELK) for monitoring and performance evaluation * Familiarity with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure and microservices architectures * Experience with CI/CD pipelines * Strong problem\-solving and debugging skills focused on system performance * Background in ecommerce, including store operations, catalog management, and checkout processes * Capability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders * Proactive mindset with a strong drive to detect issues and implement fixes * Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges * Upper\-Intermediate English skills (B2\) for effective team communication **Nice to have** * Understanding of distributed systems and event\-driven architectures * Experience with scalability and performance testing, including load generation and monitoring * Skill in automating testing, data gathering, and reporting * Practical knowledge of load testing tools such as K6, JMeter, or Blazemeter * Prior experience with Scala programming language **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.