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# (1620) Semi Senior Full Stack PHP Developer at Nortal

- **Company:** Nortal
- **Location:** Latin America
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nortal/jobs/5287641007

## Job description

Join Nortal for your next big adventure. We are seeking Semi Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join our team, grow with us, and teach us a few things along the way.

## Why join Nortal

- Say Goodbye to Micromanagement: We champion autonomy, open communication, and respect for diversity as our core values.
- Outcomes Over Hours: We believe in a work model focused on impact, providing you with the flexibility to balance your professional success with your personal well-being.
- Vibrant Community: Join our close-knit LATAM remote team and connect through tech talks, virtual coffee breaks, and team-building activities.
- Support from Day One: Our People Care team is here to support you throughout your journey, from wellness check-ins to professional growth.

Our benefits ✨

- Competitive USD salary.
- 100% remote work: While you can work from anywhere, you’re always welcome to connect with teammates and grow your network at our coworking spaces across LATAM.
- Paid time off & national holidays: Take the time you need according to your country’s regulations while receiving your full salary.
- Sick leave: Focus on your health without stress. Take the necessary time to recover and feel better.
- Annual credit: Spend it on the perks you love to enhance your work-life balance.
- Team-building activities: Join us for coffee breaks, tech talks, and after-work gatherings to bond with your Nortal family and feel part of our vibrant community.
- Birthday off: Enjoy an extra day off during your birthday week to celebrate in style with friends and family.

## About the project

Join a product engineering team building and improving web-based software and digital services. In this full-stack role, you will develop new features, contribute to technical design discussions, and work with a cross-functional Agile team. The role offers the opportunity to work across PHP back-end development and front-end technologies, with supporting tools and services used across modern web applications.

## What you’ll do

- Develop and implement new product features and enhancements across the application stack.
- Contribute to software architecture and design discussions, sharing practical technical input.
- Build and maintain PHP applications and RESTful APIs, and work with front-end technologies as needed.
- Work with PostgreSQL databases, including writing complex SQL queries and contributing to database schema design.
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to identify functional or performance issues and implement effective solutions.
- Use relevant development tools, including AI tools where appropriate, while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
- Take part in Nortal's Technical Interviewer Program, conducting technical interviews for your account and other accounts to help build the teams behind Nortal's growth.

What makes you a great fit

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 3 years of full-stack development experience, ideally including PHP and Node.js.
- Strong object-oriented programming skills in PHP and hands-on experience with an MVC framework such as Laravel, Symfony, or Lumen.
- Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience writing complex SQL queries and designing database schemas with PostgreSQL.
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify functional or performance issues and address them proactively.
- Exceptional attention to detail, clear verbal and written communication, and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and collaborative teamwork.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following is valuable: Redis, Memcached, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Solr, Docker, Kubernetes, and AI tools or AI-enabled development workflows.
- Advanced English Level is required for this role as you will work with US clients. Effective communication in English is essential to deliver the best solutions to our clients and expand your horizons.

Global Impact, Local Culture 🌍

For over 25 years, we’ve been shaping digital transformation, delivering complex solutions for global enterprises and public sector organizations. Today, we are at the forefront of an AI-driven transformation era, helping organizations turn data into real business value. By combining deep domain expertise with data and AI, we design solutions that create immediate impact while scaling for the future.

We believe complexity doesn’t have to mean complicated, and that the best solutions are those that work in the real world, not just on paper. That’s why our clients trust us with their most ambitious, business-critical initiatives.

Apply now and let’s shape the future of technology together! 🧑‍💻

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## About Nortal

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Nortal is a multinational strategic change and technology company that drives digital transformation for governments and enterprises, best known for delivering 40% of Estonia’s e-government infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned since 2016)
- **Headquarters**: Tallinn, Estonia
- **Founded**: 2000 (incorporated as Webmedia in Tartu, Estonia)
- **Founders**: Priit Alamäe (current CEO and Chairman) and Taavi Kotka (founding member, later Estonia’s first CIO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Business transformation, government contractor, IT consulting, cybersecurity, healthcare IT.
- **Target customers**: B2G (national governments, public sector agencies) and B2B (enterprise, Fortune 500 companies in telecommunications, media, and other industries).
- **Mission statement**: To create “game-changing solutions that deliver the future, seamlessly” – with a focus on making a tangible impact on a global scale through digital transformation.

## Products & Services
Nortal delivers integrated consulting, software engineering, and managed services rather than packaged products. Key offerings include:
- **E-Government Platforms**: End-to-end digital services for citizens and businesses (e.g., Estonia’s e-services, Oman’s “Invest Easy” portal, Nigeria’s GIFMIS financial management system).
- **Healthcare Solutions**: Laboratory information systems and proactive healthcare platforms (e.g., eHealth product line acquired from Cybernetica).
- **Digital Commerce & Customer Experience**: Transformative platforms for seamless user experiences (e.g., for telecom and media clients).
- **Data & AI Services**: Data analytics, AI-driven automation, and Industrial AI solutions (recognized as a key Microsoft partner in Industrial AI).
- **Cybersecurity & Defense**: Capabilities strengthened by the acquisition of UK-based 3DOT Solutions (2024) and NATO supplier status.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Revenue of €224.2 million (2023); 2,000+ employees (2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Employee-owned – no outside investors. Key partners include Microsoft (Industrial AI Partner Guide) and NATO (approved supplier under Basic Ordering Agreement).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded into 15 home markets (Estonia, Finland, Germany, US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Austria, GCC, etc.) with 30 offices worldwide.
  - Acquired Nearsure (2024, rebranded) adding 650+ professionals in Latin America.
  - Acquired 3DOT Solutions (UK cybersecurity/defense) and Questers (Bulgaria) in 2023–2024.
  - Named “Company of the Year” by Enterprise Estonia and “Best Workplace” in the DACH region.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched government transformation track record**: Delivered 40% of Estonia’s e-government – a globally recognized benchmark for digital public services.
- **Employee-owned structure**: 100% owned by employees since 2016, fostering long-term alignment and retention.
- **Deep vertical expertise**: Proven ability to execute complex, mission-critical projects across governments, healthcare, telecom, and defense.
- **Global delivery capabilities**: Presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East, with nearshore centers in Bulgaria, Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, Mexico, and more.
- **Strategic partnerships**: Microsoft Industrial AI partner, NATO supplier, and trusted advisor to 25+ Fortune 500 companies in North America.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding geographic footprint**: Continued growth in North America, the UK, and the Middle East, with new offices in Austria and Canada in 2024.
- **AI & automation**: Leveraging the Microsoft Industrial AI partnership to deliver AI-driven solutions for industry and government.
- **Defense & cybersecurity**: Strengthening national security offerings through the 3DOT Solutions acquisition and NATO framework.
- **Talent & culture**: Scaling the “Nortal Nomad” remote-work program and investing in learning paths to attract top global tech talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Flexibility**: Remote-first hybrid model – work from home, office, or “almost anywhere.” Full-time employees can become “Nortal Nomads” and work short-term in another country.
- **Culture**: People-first, with values of ownership, initiative, delivering value, and continuous growth. Awards include “Dream Employer in Estonia,” “Best Work-Life Balance in DACH,” and “Most Family-Friendly Company” (Germany).
- **Meaningful work**: Projects that impact billions – from national e-government systems to AI in healthcare and port innovation.
- **Global community**: 30 offices, 2,000+ colleagues from 40+ nationalities; remote collaboration tools and regular events.
- **Professional growth**: Structured learning paths, mentorship, and the chance to work on diverse projects across industries.

## Sources
1. [nortal.com](https://nortal.com/) – Corporate overview, NATO supplier announcement, Microsoft partnership
2. [careers.nortal.com](https://careers.nortal.com/) – Culture pillars, remote-first policy, Nortal Nomad program, awards
3. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nortal) – Company history, revenue, employee count, acquisitions, founder details
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nortal) – Company description and size
5. [careers-en-nortal.icims.com](https://careers-en-nortal.icims.com/jobs/intro) – Open positions and location listings

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