Sr. Full Stack Engineer - PHP

About Us

21 Knots is a design, engineering, and consulting firm providing services to the global maritime and oil & gas industry. In an industry constantly evolving due to dynamic regulations, economic fluctuations, and climate change mandates, we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our comprehensive services are designed to create value for our esteemed clients while enabling them to achieve their business goals.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our team at 21 Knots. Someone with backend development with a working knowledge of frontend technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of backend frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask, and familiarity with frontend tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and optionally React, Angular, or Vue. You will play a key role in building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable software solutions while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

• Develop,test, and maintain backend services using Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for web and internal tools.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Optimize application performance and implement backend security best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Support basic frontend development tasks using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work with modern frontend frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue (good to have).

What You’ll Need

Experience:

• 1–4 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Exposure to full-stack development environments.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud integration is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Tools & Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Exposure to Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for responsive UI design.
• Good to have: experience with React, Angular, or Vue.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Agile/Scrum methodologies is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Understanding of RESTful architecture and secure coding practices.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description:

We are looking for a PHP Laravel Developer to join our agile team of professionals.

Apply now for the role of a Laravel Developer at CodeBuddy that is opening doors for skilled, energetic developers looking for challenging roles.

If you are passionate about technology, constantly seeking to learn and improve your skill set,create multiple layers of applications while working cross-functionally across different infrastructures.

You would fit perfectly if you love problem-solving, design, and creating

quality offerings.

Technical Competency:

● Proven Experience using PHP framework Laravel

● Experience in Web Application Development using PHP/MySQL

● Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery,JSON, JavaScript and Bootstrap framework.

● Must have strong object-oriented PHP programming skills

● Writing server-side web application logic, back-end components, connect the application with other web services & support the front-end developers.

● Understanding accessibility and security compliance.

● Experience in developing high-end web applications in Javascript Frameworks (AngularJS/ReactJS/VueJS) along with API building will be considered as an advantage but not necessary.

● Ability to perform UI/backend tests to optimize performance

● Must be proficient in the use of GIT

● A talent for effective problem solving and troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills:

● Must be comfortable working in a team and independently as and when required.

● Must be disciplined, proactive, and self-motivated.

● Needs to have problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Good to have previous experience of direct client interaction for project briefs and updates.

What You Need To Apply:

● Previous work experience as a Laravel developer for 1 year at least.

● Good experience with Javascript

● Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or jointly in a self-directed way.

● Demonstrated successful development of web or mobile-based applications

● Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities

● Keen attention to detail

● Strong work ethic and desire to build industry-leading products

● Proactive instead of reactive

● Looking for ways to improve self and projects

What you will do?

As a Full Stack Developer, you’ll be intrumental in shaping the future of AI assistants for data teams and understand the intricacies of Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize their usage across multiple use cases. Utilizing Django, you'll architect back-end infrastructures optimized for handling data processes and LLM interactions. Your role involves building APIs with the Django Rest Framework. With React, you'll design user-centric interfaces that seamlessly integrate with our AI assistants, ensuring that data teams have an intuitive experience. Working at the forefront of AI revolutions and pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in data management and analysis.  

Responsibility

1. Back-end Development: Utilize Django to architect robust back-end infrastructures. Ensure they are tailored for complex data processes and seamless LLM interactions.

2. API Design: Craft efficient and scalable APIs using the Django Rest Framework. Founding Full Stack AI Engineer

3. Front-end Development: Transform UI/UX designs into functional web pages using React. Prioritize performance and deliver seamless user experiences.

4. AI Integration: Design user interfaces that flawlessly integrate with our LLMs, AI assistants, aiming to offer data teams an intuitive and efficient interaction.

5. Innovation: Stay abreast of AI advancements. Push boundaries and explore new possibilities in data management and analysis using AI. 

• Understand platform requirements & coordinate with the development agency for smooth development of our platform
• Make incremental design or developmental changes on the platform on a regular basis
• Ideate & develop new features on our platform
• Conduct regular testing of website performance & fixing bugs (either through agency or by self, whatever applicable)
• Work with UI/UX designer to implement design systems & user experiences

• Proven experience of 2-3 years as a full-stack developer or similar roles
• Experience in developing scalable desktop and mobile applications
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Hands on experience with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache)

• You are self-driven, scrappy and entrepreneurial
• You enjoy challenges and are excited to find simple solutions to complex problems
• You put users first
• You're a forever learner
• You want to work in a fast paced (read:messy) startup environment
• You're usually more aware of the hidden hacks & tools of a phone or a computer than most other people
• You like challenges & don't get bogged down by failure easily
• You are firm believer of the quote "if you're not a part of the solution, you're part of the problem"

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions

• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

• Write effective APIs

• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

• Create security and data protection settings

• Write technical documentation

• Proven experience in Software Development

• Experience developing web applications

• Knowledge and Understanding  of programming languages(e.g. Java, Python, C, C++) and Understanding JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Node.js)

• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Great attention to detail

We are looking for a highly capable Node.js developer to optimize our web-based application performance. You will be collaborating with our front-end application developers, designing back-end components, and integrating data storage and protection solutions.

To ensure success as a Node.js developer, you should possess extensive knowledge of Node.Js-based services and experience in a similar role. An accomplished Node.js developer will be someone whose expertise results in the stable, fast, and secure exchange of data between servers and end-users.

Node.js Developer Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Node.js Developer Requirements:

• At least two years' experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.