Backend Software Engineer

What you can expect

We are looking for a backend engineer to design and develop scalable, secure services using PHP and Laravel. You will build modular front-end and back-end systems, maintain real-time data feeds and APIs, and optimize code for performance. Responsibilities include implementing libraries to improve efficiency, enhancing software robustness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll also participate in design discussions, code reviews, and detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality delivery.

About the Team

Workvivo is a digital experience platform dedicated to amplifying workplace culture and fostering employee inclusion, regardless of location. Committed to customer satisfaction, Workvivo focuses on enhancing employees' working lives across diverse industries globally. As part of Zoom, an intelligent collaboration platform, Workvivo aligns with Zoom's mission to prioritise people, which allows the enablement of meaningful connections, modern collaboration, and driving innovation in businesses and individual interactions. The Workvivo product & engineering team is a successful, dynamic engineering team developing high-quality features.

Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security.
• Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability.
• Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements.
• Optimizing Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance.
• Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products.
• Engaging in Development Processes: Participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.

What we’re looking for

• Possess skills in programming languages such as PHP and HTML with exposure working on Laravel Framework.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/SaaS.
• Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns, and web app design principles.
• Possess knowledge of database design, performance, and SQL.
• Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute to feature planning and designing.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions.
• Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous.