About You<\/p>\n
\tYou\u2019re the kind of developer who gets unreasonably excited about shaving milliseconds off a query, finding the root cause of a bug before your coffee gets cold, and turning complex backend challenges into elegant solutions. APIs, databases, caching layers, and scalable architecture are your playground. You believe clean code is a love language, technical debt should be kept on a short leash, and \u201cit works on my machine\u201d is not a deployment strategy. Whether you’re optimising performance, architecting new services, or diving into a production issue, you thrive on building systems that are fast, reliable, and ready for whatever a million bargain-hunting customers throw at them.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems using PHP, Laravel and related technologies.
\n\tDesign, build, and optimize GraphQL APIs and other backend services.
\n\tOptimize application performance, database queries, and caching strategies for speed and scalability.
\n\tEnsure the security and integrity of the backend infrastructure, implementing best practices for authentication, authorization, and data protection.
\n\tWrite clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
\n\tImplement automated testing, debugging, and deployment strategies to ensure software reliability.
\n\tStay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging backend technologies.
\n\tWork closely with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
\n\tTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
\n\tContinuously improve the architecture, codebase, and development processes to enhance overall efficiency and maintainability.<\/p>\n
Experience and Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tBSc Computer Science, BEng, or equivalent qualification. However, your ability to demonstrate deep backend development expertise will trump a formal qualification.
\n\tAt least 5 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on PHP and Laravel (or a similar framework).
\n\tSolid understanding of API (RESTful, GraphQL) design and best practices.
\n\tStrong proficiency in SQL databases (MySQL\/PostgreSQL) and experience with database optimization techniques.
\n\tStrong knowledge of Docker and CI\/CD pipelines.
\n\tProficiency in version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
\n\tFamiliarity with Redis is a plus.
\n\tExperience with cloud-based architectures (Azure, Google Cloud or AWS) and microservices is advantageous.
\n\tStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
\n\tPassion for writing clean, well-structured, and efficient code.
\n\tStrong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
\n\tAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.<\/p>\n
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