326% Growth - SaaS - EdTech
Security and AI products Awarded as the EdTech Product of the year three years in a row.
Awarded TOP PLACE TO WORK 3 years in a row
Backend Engineer
Join our team as a Backend Engineer with expertise in Laravel and Lumen. As a critical member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend of our web applications. If you are a passionate backend developer with a strong foundation in Laravel and Lumen, have 3-5 years of experience, and are eager to work on exciting projects, we encourage you to apply. As a Backend Engineer at Securly, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing the backend of our web applications using frameworks like Laravel and Lumen. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers and other cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless operation of our applications.
What Will You Do
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design mock-ups and wireframes into fully functional web applications.
- Develop and maintain backend components and services using Laravel and Lumen.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient data exchange between frontend and backend systems.
- Optimize backend code for performance, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate frontend and backend systems seamlessly.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and alignment with coding standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues, ensuring the stability of our applications.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in backend development.
- Mentor and support junior developers as needed.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with 3-5 years of professional experience.
- Strong proficiency in Laravel and Lumen, including API development and database integration.
- Proficiency in PHP and understanding of modern PHP development practices.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with micro services architecture.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis).
- Contributions to open-source projects or a GitHub/GitLab portfolio.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About Securly, Inc.
- Recognized as Top Places to Work 3 years in a row https://topworkplaces.com/award/bayarea/2021/35-149/?page=1
- Product of the year three years in a row - https://bit.ly/3hgQiYG
- About Us - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kwV_vvbDf4FdAN4XmwXy0_QDIOOShu0X/view?usp=sharing
- 45-second cloud product demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwsjAjnW-QE
Innovation - Our innovative products and talented people have.
- Established Securly in over 20% of the US market and growing rapidly internationally
- Implemented Securly into 15,000+ schools
- Monitored more than 5+ billion online activities
- Revolutionized school safety for more than 10+ million children
- Saved the lives of more than 1500+ children
Some of the Perks
- Company-sponsored health benefits (Family and Parents are covered)
- Recognized as Top Places to Work for multiple years in a row
- 21 days PTO + 10 Holidays
- Fun Company-sponsored events/outings on a Quarterly/Annual basis
- Free Breakfast every day
- Game room equipped with X-box, Foosball table, carrom board, Jenga etc to
- Newly remodelled Office with beautiful open floor plan
- Our culture and people value empowerment, continual learning and growth, partnership, and execution.
Top Skills
What We Do
Securly is one of fastest-growing EdTech companies in Silicon Valley. Our pioneering student safety technology allows schools and parents to keep children safe, guiding them through an increasingly digital world. Our goal is not to censor the Internet, but to mitigate the negative effects it can have on children. To us, a safer world for children is a goal well worth having.
