Founded 20 years ago, we are building the best educational products and changing online education to be fun and engaging through applications offering students, parents and teachers the tools they need to succeed!
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with extensive experience in PHP and Laravel to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security of applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend components and services using PHP and Laravel
- Implement scalable and secure APIs that support front-end functionality
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues and implement solutions
- Ensure data protection and security best practices are followed in all backend processes
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve backend processes
Qualifications
- BSCS or related with 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a strong focus on PHP and Laravel
- Solid understanding of database management systems, preferably MySQL and MongoDB
- Experience with Node.js and JavaScript is a plus
- Knowledge of optimization techniques and best practices for scalable applications
- Familiarity with security protocols and data protection standards
- Proficient in using Unix command line for application deployment and management
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Fully-vested 401k with matching contributions
- Annual cash profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible office hours
- Ongoing education assistance
- Unlimited PTO
- Remote office hardware reimbursement
- Company-owned laptop
- Monthly meal adventure
- Annual company retreat
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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