Software Engineer (PHP)

Taxback International is a leading global VAT solutions provider. Our integrated technology streamlines the processes of global VAT compliance, recovery & payment for Enterprise and Medium sized businesses worldwide.

Taxback International is part of CluneTech, a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, a “Best Workplace for Women” for the past 5 years and most recently, we were delighted to be recognised as a “Best Workplace in Tech” for the accreditation’s second year.

Our global footprint encompasses 35 offices worldwide and we do business across 100 countries on a daily basis. In Bulgaria alone, we have 850 + employees across our offices in Varna, Veliko Tarnovo and Shumen and we’re continuing to grow!

What you will be doing:

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the team.

• Translate user story stories and use cases into functional applications within scrum framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features as required
• Pay particular attention to the speed of processing.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems

• Able to create and review technical designs and code and also suggest continuous improvements in developing, maintaining & enhancing server-side applications

• Work with product team, senior back-end, and front-end developers, to build responsive, data-centric rich web applications

The skills that you have:

• 5+ Years of software development with PHP and Laravel
• Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies & lean principles to create world-class software
• Degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Experience with Test-driven development, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Solid knowledge of AWS Cloud architecture, AWS Serverless, microservices and REST API
• Expert knowledge with SQL & NoSQL Databases (MSSQL, Mongo db, Redis)
• Experience working with GIT, bitbucket.
• Must have a passion for technology with an understanding of cloud hosting technologies
• Require a strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English

Desirable:

• Have worked in fintech industry where large volume of transactions has been processed.

Additional Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organised, good attention to detail, and able to work both independently and with a team

At Taxback International, We are a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence in everything we do. We create an innovative, collaborative, and supportive workplace that allows our brilliant people to unleash their potential.

Recognised as a both a Great Place to Work and Deloitte Best Managed Company, we believe that recognition goes much deeper than just financial rewards. Therefore, in addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exclusive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office working
• Multisport Cards
• 22 Annual Leave Days for all employees plus additional days with length of service
• Lifework days: ½ day each quarter to get your life work done
• Flex hours where you can work your 5 days across 4.5 days
• Additional Health Insurance including dental and vision care
• Team Buildings & Parties
• Life Insurance
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Discounts across various stores, theatres, restaurants
• Employee-led CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, with one paid Volunteer Day per year
• CluneTech Life – corporate wellness program
• Monthly Food Vuchers
• Company Paid Trainings & Learning Accounts
• #OneTeam Awards and Annual Employee of the Year Awards
• Milestone Recognition Program
• Free Sports: Football, Tennis, Volleyball
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meeting Free Days – a specific no meeting day where we encourage no meetings so you (and your team) can focus on getting things done!
• Compassionate Leave: up to 4 weeks paid leave for the loss of a loved one
• Compassionate Leave for pets: up to 2 days
• 5 days company-paid Miscarriage / Pregnancy Loss Leave (applicable for partner also)

We would like to thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

At Taxback International, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability and race. This position is also suitable for individuals with permanent impairments (with ≥50% incapacity) who have no medical preventatives to be employed.

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