Senior Backend Developer - PHP Laravel

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Toronto, ON
Senior level
Edtech • Software
The Role
As a Senior Backend Developer, you'll lead a team in developing and maintaining server-side code, optimizing performance, and implementing APIs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Description

We are a company that is 100% focused on delivering digital information and solutions to our customers all around the world. Our dev projects are at the core of our organization – and so is our dev team. We aren’t code monkeys here. We’re creators.

As a Senior PHP Developer, you will have a very important role at NewRich Network. You will take more of a leadership role on our dev team and will be responsible for working hand in hand with both our Lead Developers and Engineering Managers.

Requirements
  • 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.
  • Assist project managers in estimating project timelines and deliverables and provide technical insights during project planning and execution.

You are our ideal candidate if you 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.

Nice to Have:

Experience with AWS
WebRTC, FFMPEG, Apple Low-Latency HLS or SRT
Knowledge of Transcoder, nDVR,RTMP and DRM features

Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Understanding of DevOps practices.

Experience with containerization technologies: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Knowledge of modern PHP features and standards: Familiarity with PHP 7/8 features and PSR standards.

Experience with NoSQL databases: Knowledge of databases like MongoDB, Redis, etc.
And most importantly, you must meet ALL of the following:
• Self-driven and self-motivated
• Able to Work independently to complete tasks without micromanagement
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Fluency in English both written and oral is a requirement for this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly and organize thoughts in writing is necessary
Educational Requirements

• We prefer candidates have a minimum completion of a Bachelors degree in a related field such as computer science, engineering, or software development.

• However – all candidates who can demonstrate technical aptitude and a solid understanding of the above requirements will be considered regardless of educational background.

Annual Salary

80,000-90,000 plus stock options.

Benefits

Our current list of benefits can be found at newrich.com/careers

Top Skills

AWS
CSS
Docker
Git
HTML
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Laravel
MySQL
PHP
Restful Apis
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The Company
HQ: Toronto, ON
14 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

We provide education and tools in the lifestyle development industry. Our state of the art E-learning platform allows us to facilitate training and provide meaningful engagement with our users.

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