Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudis #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing half a billion in sales. webook.com is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a cutting edge team that is working on some of the most exciting products being launched in the Middle East. Apply today and if you fit what we're looking for we'll be in touch straight away. For this role, we're happy to consider candidates who are anywhere in the world and looking for a remote opportunity.

Backend Developer Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure and functional web applications
• Develop ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends
  
• Work on the maintenance and improvement of existing data structures
• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
  
• Work with the product and operations team to provide guidance and execution on the product roadmap

Key Skills

• Experience with designing persistence and caching models using both SQL and NoSQL.
  
• Strong knowledge of PHP and design patterns, components, tools, concepts, best practices, standards and systems of record is strongly desired.
  
• Strong knowledge in MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of RESTful JSON web API design principles.
• Experience in using version control systems like Git.
• Experience in Scrum and Agile methodology
  
• Solid experience in documenting software solutions using diagrams and flowcharts.
• Strong multi-tasking, organization and time management skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities within budget requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English speaking and writing).
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Laravel/PHP developer
  
• Minimum of bachelors in Computer Science or related field
• Train Junior developers to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for junior engineers.
• Mentor the progress of junior engineers, providing feedback on their work, and helping them identify areas for improvement.