Back End Developer  

Summary

As a Back-End Developer, your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well. H/she reports to the Development Team Lead (Back-End).

Responsibilities

• Build web services and web applications using primarily PHP.
• Integrate the UI created by front-end developers with server side logic.
• Use best practices in software design to build reusable code and libraries.
• Build secure, fast, and scalable web applications.
• Perform design and implementation of database schemas.
• Identify issues and implement solutions to complex problems in large scale backend infrastructure.
• Work closely with the PM, Front-end, and Design teams to define feature specifications and build the next generation products.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a development role.
• Experience in the following is a plus:
  • TDD
  • Building REST APIs and/or microservices
  • Managing the database, indeces, and slow queries.
  • Replication.
  • Basic server management (LEMP) stack.
• Demonstrated a mastery of the Laravel Framework version 5.1 and above.
• Knowledgeable in HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Excellent proficiency in PHP.
• Proficiency in relational databases such as MySQL 5.6 and above.
• Source control management: Git and Git Flow.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a tight deadline.