Position Summary

As a back-end developer, your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

Job Duties

• Build web services and web applications using primarily PHP
• Integrate the UI created by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Use best practices in software design to build reusable code and libraries
• Build secure, fast and scalable web applications
• Implementation of database schemas
• Identify issues and implement solutions to complex problems in large scale backend infrastructure
• Work closely with the PM, front-end and design teams to define feature specifications and build the next generation products

Applicant with 3 or more years of experience, the following are the skills required

• Clear proficiency in PHP, HTML, JavaScript and Relational Databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) is a must
• Experience working with an MVC Framework such as Laravel (considered a plus), Symfony, CakePHP, Zend or CodeIgniter
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git and Git Flow

Experience in Any of the Following is Considered an Advantage / Bonus

• Experience in Caching servers such as memcached, Redis
• Basic Experience in Test Driven Development environment and the use of unit testing suites
• Basic server management in Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS)
• Development using a MacOS environment

Soft Skills Required:

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline
• Excellent personal organisation and the ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
• Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to new amendments
• Comfortable working without routine supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all level of people