Senior Software Engineer

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.

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.

• 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 in 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.