Senior Backend Engineer, YourParkingSpace

• Strong experience in PHP (8.4) and Laravel (12) development, with a deep understanding of respective concepts and best practices
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and event driven design
• Proficiency in designing and maintaining MongoDB databases
• Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment of microservices
• Knowledge and experience with the core AWS services (ECS, EC2, S3, SQS)
• Proficient in using Git for version control
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work in an agile-based environment
• Passionate about staying updated with the latest technologies and continuously improving the technology stack
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills with a positive, can-do attitude
• Resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated; effective both independently and in team environments

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in PHP and Laravel to join our team and play a critical role in the development and maintenance of our microservice based architecture. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining microservices using PHP (8.4), and other technologies such as MongoDB, GoLang, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to gather requirements and design, develop, and implement microservices using PHP (Laravel)
• Write unit and integration tests using TDD best practices to ensure the reliability and stability of the code
• Optimise and maintain MongoDB databases for efficient performance, including maintaining Atlas search indexing and utilising aggregation pipelines
• Work with Docker to deploy and manage microservices in a scalable and containerised environment
• Utilise AWS services for building and deploying microservices in a cloud-based environment
• Participate in CI/CD processes, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines, to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery
• Use Git for version control and collaborate with other team members to ensure effective code management
• Collaborate with other backend engineers to identify, manage and prioritise tech-debt
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to our technology stack