# Lead Software Engineer-Backend (PHP) at BigCommerce

- Company: BigCommerce
- What the company does: Power modern buying experiences across brands, regions, and channels — all from a single, scalable foundation. Learn more. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: http://www.bigcommerce.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: 3 Locations
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://bigcommerce.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Commerce/job/United-States---Remote/Lead-Software-Engineer_JR102872-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/bigcommerce-lead-software-engineer-backend-php/

## About the role

At Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce , Feedonomics , and Makeswift , we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of programming experience in backend languages
- Strong experience with PHP is required (Experience with Python, GoLang, Java or a similar programming language is a bonus)
- Extensive experience with MySQL or a similar technology , paired with a strong understanding of database schema design, caching and scalability
- Strong understanding of various communication protocols (TCP, gRPC, etc) and Distributed Systems
- Ability to perform time and memory complexity analysis
- Experience in Caching technologies (e.g. Redis or Memcached)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/bigcommerce-lead-software-engineer-backend-php/