# Backend Developer (Go and PHP) at Mayflower

> Onsite · Cyprus · Unspecified · Backend · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Amayflower%3A2363587 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Mayflower](https://alderhq.app/companies/mayflower)
- Location text: Limassol, Lemesos, Cyprus
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · Cyprus (evidence: "Location: Limassol, Lemesos, Cyprus")
- Posted: 2025-11-27 (347 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://mayflower.recruitee.com/o/backend-developer-go-and-php
- Skills listed (inferred): Go, PHP, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Distributed systems

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Mayflower" (checked 2026-11-09, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "The Mayflower" (checked 2026-11-09, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))

## Description (the employer's text)

Mayflower is a technology company building highload products used by millions of people worldwide. Operating at the scale of one of the world's top-50 websites, we solve complex engineering challenges and create solutions that power real-time entertainment for a global audience.

We are looking for an experienced backend developer to join our infrastructure team of a highload (200k RPS) project with a modern and evolving technology stack.

### Job Responsibilities

Work on infrastructure tasks;

Profiling and optimizing solutions;

Unit and API code coverage with tests;

Search for scaling solutions.

The opportunity to apply knowledge to diverse tasks for a high-load product. Several examples of current project evolution tasks include:

Separation of complex parts of the project into microservices in Golang;

Implementation of Event sourcing (Kafka);

Universal implementation of ML/CV.

### Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in PHP and Go development (the current version of PHP in the project is 8.2);

Go, PHP, MySQL - fluent;

REST API - design and implementation;

Unit and functional tests - understanding why they are needed, the ability and desire to write them;

Debugging, profiling, optimization of PHP/Go code - practical experience;

Sharding, replication - understanding the principles, pros and cons;

Data structures - to be able to choose the right one for solving a specific task.

### Qualification that can be a plus

Experience with microservices, Elasticsearch, Redis.

### Conditions

We know that great talent deserves great conditions, so here's what you can expect when joining us:

EU-based employment contract and a 3-year Cyprus work visa with full support for your relocation and visa processes, including assistance for your family.

EU passport. Opportunity to obtain an EU passport after 4 years of residence

Full relocation package: flights to Limassol for you and your family, a company-covered apartment for the first month, and full relocation support to make your move smooth and hassle-free.

Provident fund (Cypus): a long-term savings plan co-funded by you and the Company together (available after probation) that grows throughout your time with us in Cyprus.

Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments.

Private medical insurance for you and your family

Corporate mobile plan (unlimited in Cyprus with roaming included)

Mindfulness & well-being support, including psychological assistance with 50% coverage.

50% coverage of school and kindergarten fees for your children.

Fully covered sports benefits, and also access to in-house electric scooters and bike rentals

Professional growth support: language courses, conferences, training programs, and coaching.

Peer recognition program: receive and share kudos for great work.

A fully equipped office in Limassol’s city center, with everything you need for deep work and collaboration.

Free breakfasts and lunches in the office and an in-house coffee bar with high-quality drinks and a health bar stocked with nutritious snacks.

A strong engineering culture: international teams, corporate events, team buildings, and hackathons — because great work happens in great communities.

### Recruitment process

HR interview (45 min);

Technical interview (1,5 hour);

Live-coding (1,5 hour);

Final interview (1 hour).

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