Senior Backend Developer Position
Remote Work Opportunity in PHP Development
We are seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer to drive our platform's backend using PHP 7.2, Symfony 5.x, MySQL, and Redis within a microservices architecture.
About the Role:
* This is a remote work opportunity that requires a strong command of PHP 7.2 and hands-on experience with Symfony 5.x.
* The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of microservices architecture and building scalable, fault-tolerant, and observable distributed systems.
* Experience working with MySQL and Redis for data storage and caching is essential.
* Proficiency in writing automated tests using PHPUnit and Mockery is required.
* Docker experience for local development and deployment workflows is also necessary.
* Candidates should have exposure to CI/CD practices, including GitHub Actions and Swagger for API documentation.
* Experience integrating with external systems such as Salesforce is an advantage.
* AWS experience is also desirable, especially for cloud-based infrastructure and deployments.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, along with the ability to operate independently, are key requirements.
Benefits:
* Fully remote work environment.
* Competitive pay in USD.
* Better Me Fund: Investment in personal growth and passions.
* Compassion-driven community that invests in social good.
Nice to Have:
* Familiarity with front-end technologies like jQuery and SASS (approximately 10% of time spent on front-end work).
* Interest or prior experience in media or video streaming platforms.
* Knowledge of modern infrastructure observability tools like DataDog.