We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer proficient in PHP/Laravel to join a merchant-focused squad. The role involves building and scaling backend services directly supporting merchants, focusing on aspects like orders, shipping, and catalogs. This requires strong code quality, testing, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.
Requirements
- 4+ years of proven experience in software development with PHP and Laravel
- Strong proficiency in web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and building responsive interfaces
- Hands-on experience with third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, Payment Gateways, etc.)
- Solid knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) with ability to write and optimize complex queries
- Proficiency with version control tools (Git) and working with Git Flow
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services
- Familiarity with caching, queues, and performance optimization techniques
- Passion for applying best practices (SOLID principles, design patterns) and writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews