beBeeBackendDeveloper
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled backend developer to join our dynamic IT team. As a senior member of the development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications that power our web platforms.
You will collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create robust and scalable solutions. Your role will involve crafting efficient and reusable code, optimizing application performance, and ensuring high availability and security of our backend infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain server-side code using PHP and related technologies.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
- Design and implement APIs for seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application functionality, performance, and security.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in web development.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain database schemas, queries, and indexing to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of code, processes, and API specifications to facilitate collaboration and future maintenance.
- Implement and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and other testing methodologies to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Participate in setting up and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the deployment process.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Demonstrated experience working as a PHP Backend Developer or in a similar role, showcasing a strong track record of successful projects.
- Strong knowledge of PHP 8 and MySQL, along with proficiency in related frameworks (e.g.
Laravel 9+), enabling the development of robust and efficient applications. - Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services, allowing for seamless integration and communication between different systems.
- Led and managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals to drive project success and continuous improvement.
- Solid experience with version control systems (e.g. Git), ensuring effective management of code versions and collaboration with team members.
- Proven ability to manage inter-system integrations, facilitating smooth data flow and interoperability between different software platforms.
- Solid understanding of database design, architecture and optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a productive and cohesive work environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to both technical and non-technical users at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks: Experience in using PHP Unit or similar testing frameworks.
- Understanding of security best practices: Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) and how to prevent them.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being, including:
- A competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- A comprehensive benefits package.
Others
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. If you are passionate about technology and excited about the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply.
