Fullstack PHP Developer

Job Responsibilities

✓ Perform the role of Technical Lead on assigned projects to drive solution design (especially backend) and API services development.

✓ Be the thought leader and champion for above mentioned technologies.

✓ Drive technical analysis for new projects including planning and driving proof-of-concepts, if needed.

✓ Drive tasks related to backend development by providing architectural and technical leadership to mid-tier and database developers.

✓ Conduct peer reviews as the lead into Git to confirmed that developed code meets acceptable standards and guidelines.

✓ Work closely with the rest of the leads, mid-tier development, front-end developers, database developers, etc. to ensure end-to-end integrity of the solution being developed.

✓ Work closely with the rest of the tech leads and senior engineering leadership team to ensure reuse where applicable to increase productivity and throughput.

✓ Conduct technical interview to staff open positions in the backend team.

✓ Delegate work and assignments to team members

✓ Collaborate with their team to identify and fix technical problems

✓ Analyze users' needs and then finding applications to serve them

✓ Drive assigned tasks related to SOC 2 certification and ensure compliance to defined controls for areas under lead’s purview.

✓ Guiding their team through technical issues and challenges

✓ Prepare Technical design documents which would help the team to understand the technical flow

✓ Active participation in customer calls especially discussions related to Technical/Architectural and provide inputs.

Required Experience: 

✓ Backend Lead around 14 years of experience

✓ Server less Computing Architecture

✓ NodeJS, MySQL, Jenkins, Python, GitLab Technologies

✓ Good knowledge of AWS Cloud

✓ Full cycle AWS implementation experience

✓ Project experience in development and maintenance support for AWS web service and Cloudbased implementations

✓ Experience leading teams of up to 10 + professionals

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-moving environment 

Educational Qualifications: 

Engineering graduate or B. Tech/MCA with relevant major subjects like Computer Science

• At least one year experience with PHP or NodeJS.
• Experience with at least one Relational database like MongoDB, MySQL or NoSQL
• Experience with multiple PHP frameworks will be plus(e.g Wordpress, Laravel, Codeigniter,Symfony, cakePHP)
• Proficiency with multiple PHP Frameworks.
• Proficiency designing and building APIs.
• Comfortable in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction coupled with team collaboration and open communication
• Thorough knowledge of Ajax, Javascript, HTML,CSS and other web technologies XHTML and HTML5 coding is desirable.
• Experience in both Linux and Windows environment development. Understanding of RESTful web services.
• Work in a fast-paced, creative atmosphere to develop new ideas that adapt to evolving user needs
• Experience using Git / GitHub. Excellent communication skills      

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable server-side applications using PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, and Laravel framework.
2. Collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
3. Develop and integrate APIs, web services, and third-party services to enhance application functionality and connectivity.
4. Ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components, optimizing performance and user experience.
5. Identify and troubleshoot issues, debugging and resolving defects to maintain application stability.
6. Conduct thorough testing of backend components, performing unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
7. Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications on production servers, monitoring performance and addressing scalability concerns.
8. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in backend development, and recommend improvements to enhance overall system architecture.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to ensure successful project execution.
10. Document technical specifications, project details, and code changes to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven working experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, and Laravel with 2-4 years of experience.
3. In-depth understanding of backend development principles, including server-side logic, database management, and API integration.
4. Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, and experience with Laravel framework.
5. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with agile development methodologies.
6. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to debug and resolve complex issues.
8. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with other backend frameworks, such as Express.js or Symfony.
2. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
3. Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles.
4. Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, such as PHPUnit or Jest.

Join our team as a Backend Engineer and contribute to the development of innovative web applications, leveraging your expertise in PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, and Laravel. Together, we will build robust and scalable solutions that drive our business forward.

Nest is a gamified investment platform for the next-generation and young millennials of the world, to invest, play and earn returns more than a regular savings bank account. The world of gaming is merging with finance to offer a more immersive user experience and help users learn how to manage their money. We’re creating a new breed of asset managers and fin-fluencers with Nest.

We are seeking a dedicated Golang developer to join our growing company.

You will collaborate with other technical staff to deliver and maintain a fully-functional mobile application. We hope you can put your passion for software engineering to work for creating highly immersive user applications.

Your duties will include maintaining code repositories via GitHub and internal server storage modules.

Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities a Golang developer is expected to undertake in their position:

• Implement AWS containers to support Go implementation and successful repository maintenance
• Utilize Kubernetes to ensure successful application development, deployment, and scaling
• Implement Docker for smaller-scale applications that require simpler deployments
• Employ Linux Terminal command structures to allow easy back-end operations for less-expert technical staff
• Structure our user interface with React and ensure REST API access is available for enterprise-grade finance customers on-demand
• Collaborate with other technical staff to ensure consistent and smooth DevOps workflows
• Choose and implement other JavaScript libraries that will optimize performance without sacrificing security and base functionality
• Manage multiple projects within reasonable design specifications and budget restrictions
• QA design for errors
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
• Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project.

Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, such as programming. Other critical skills required are:

• Provable proficiency in Go programming
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in programming or information technology
• Attention to detail and Knowledge in Java is recommended
• Portfolio of work with examples that showcase technical skill
• Strong analytical skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Go templating, common frameworks, and tools
• Experience working with a team

What you’ll receive

• A compensation competitive to premier firms
• Incredible learning and exposure to every aspect of a funded financial startup as an early member, working directly with the founders.
• Recognition and experience of working on a platform with an exponential user growth curve.
• A fun and receptive work culture which promises to never get mundane!
• If you love party, it is on us!