Senior Backend Developer (PHP)

ShotFlow • Full-time • Remote • 2w ago

Role Overview:

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our backend systems' future. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance existing systems, develop new features, and ensure our platform's scalability and performance. Your expertise in PHP and CodeIgniter will be instrumental in driving our growth.

Responsibilities:

Backend Development: Collaborate with the development team on backend architecture, framework upgrades, and new feature implementation.
Technical Debt Management: Address technical debt by maintaining, upgrading, and enhancing our backend systems while contributing to new functionality.
Framework Upgrades: Assist in the analysis and decision-making process regarding framework upgrades or transitions to optimize scalability and performance.
System Optimization: Ensure backend systems are scalable, secure, and performant to handle increasing client demands.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product managers, frontend developers, and designers to align backend systems with business objectives and project goals.
Cloud Infrastructure: Optimize the backend infrastructure and ensure smooth operation in a cloud environment (AWS).
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to code quality, best practices, and continuous improvements in backend development.

Required Skills:

Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with PHP and frameworks like CodeIgniter (5+ years), backend architecture, web development principles, system optimization, PostgreSQL, and scaling applications in AWS or other cloud environments.
Additional Skills: Familiarity with other PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
4-8 years of proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
Strong understanding of both maintaining legacy systems and delivering new functionality in an agile environment.
Experience working on projects that have scaled significantly over time.
This role requires excellent written and verbal English communication skills. You must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

Benefits:

Fully remote international team. For this specific role, you must be able to work within GMT-6 and GMT-4 time zones. Preferred locations Canada, Central or South America (EST or CET)
An asynchronous schedule, providing more flexibility, less pressure, and a better work-life balance
A self-determined job with personal responsibility to move things forward, shape the processes and choose the tools you need to do your best work
Personalized software/hardware budget to set up your work environment
You’ll travel with us for team gatherings to catch up, have fun and plan our future

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about creating innovative software solutions and want to join a dynamic team, please submit your resume and portfolio to recruitment@shotflow.com.