Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.
- Craft client code that is not just efficient but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.
- Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.
- Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.
- Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.
- Promote client success across the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user pain points, anticipate potential problems, and iterate on solutions that drive client success.
- Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.
- Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Deep Laravel & PHP Expertise:
- 5+ years of experience with a profound architectural understanding of Laravel's core (Service Container, Contracts, etc.) and expert-level proficiency in PHP 7/8.
- Strong OOP & Design Principles: Demonstrated mastery of OOP, SOLID principles, and common design patterns.
- Database Mastery: Strong command of MariaDB, SQL, and core concepts like ACID, transactions, and indexing.
- Enterprise Experience: Proven background in building and maintaining scalable, enterprise-level systems.
Additional Experience Desired:
- Containerization: A good working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Web Security: Familiarity with OWASP standards and security best practices.
- Agile Methodologies: Experience working effectively within an Agile development environment.
- Mentorship: A demonstrated initiative in mentoring other engineers.
Is a Plus to Have:
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform.
- CI/CD: Familiarity with Jenkins or similar tools.
- Advanced Caching & Queuing: Experience with Redis and RabbitMQ.
- NoSQL Databases: Knowledge of DynamoDB.
- System Modeling: Experience with UML, C4, or ERD.
- Python: Proficiency in Python for related services or scripting.
