PHP Software Engineer

PHP Software Engineer
 

Location: Tartu, Estonia

Department: Core Development

As a key member of our development team, you will collaborate with developers, QA, and the Product department to design and implement new interfaces and partner integrations. In addition to developing new features, you will maintain and improve our existing codebase, addressing defects, optimizing performance, and ensuring high standards of code quality and readability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Writes modules managing the interactions between user interfaces of information systems, server systems and databases according to the requirements and design.
• Tests and documents the work performed if necessary.
• Writes automated tests for new features and reviews any failures as necessary.
• Works independently on tasks of low and medium complexity, consults with a higher level developer, etc. while handling more complicated issues.
• Cooperates with internal and external parties to specify or get information, etc.
• Participates in conversations with various teams to brainstorm new ideas and ways to improve development delivery.
• Is familiar with and may occasionally contribute to building pipelines.
• Supports and enhances existing tools, platforms, and processes.
• Participates and helps facilitate agile ceremonies. Understands the basic principles of the agile process.
• Is familiar with common software design patterns and can implement them in solution designs.
• Actively participates in reviewing work from other engineers.
• Can occasionally provide technical alternatives and guidance in addition to reviews.

Position Proficiencies and Requirements

• A bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience with development in PHP or other C-family programming languages, and has deep understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. 
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases, with an ability to write and optimize SQL queries.
• Has knowledge of both front and back-end technologies and their interactions.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with core principles of commonly used web services (RESTful/SOAP APIs).
• Familiarity with version control systems (SVN, Git).
• Willingness to learn a new domain-specific inhouse scripting language (RSL).
• Demonstrates critical thinking in software solutions.
• Is familiar with the best practices of code writing and follows them.
• Can write code with a low level of supervision. Considers factors such as testing, logging, and monitoring in addition to the story acceptance criteria when implementing their solution.
• Is comfortable transforming most business requirements into technical tasks. Has the ability to convey an idea through simple diagrammatic representations.
• Ability to share thoughts and ideas clearly to others through written or verbal communication channels.

Competencies to Drive Success:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Result-orientation: Engineer should be results-oriented and focused on achieving goals.
• Emotional intelligence: Emotional intelligence is important to understand and manage their own emotions effectively.
• Continuous learning: Have a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.
• Approaches their job with a sense of urgency. Can be relied upon to be on call.
• Is willing to mentor and guide a new hire.