Position: Backend Developer (PHP)
Company: WebLab Technology
Category: PHP
Experience required: 2y
English level: intermediate
Published: 2023-03-01T00:00:00+02:00

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join our team of talented developers for a stable yet dynamic project.

**Stack:** PHP, SQL, Laravel, Yii framework, OOP, Design patterns, Redis, Docker, Node.js, and JavaScript.

**WebLab Technology** is a distributed software development team that embraces the benefits of remote working. Our work supports stable medium and large businesses and the products developed by our team have been employed by prominent global corporations including AstraZeneca, Emaar Properties, Novartis, Pfizer, ING, and Philips, as well as a range of key clients from across Europe and the USA.

As the new Backend Developer, you will play an integral role in developing, maintaining, and refactoring the existing codebase of a multi-service product with complex logic. You will work closely with our experienced Backend team and use the latest stack (php/laravel/yii2/mysql/…).

**About the project:**
A stable enterprise product for creating marketing presentations, preparing accompanying materials, and developing sales cycle business assistants for global pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Novartis, Pfizer, Veeva etc., and financial institutions like ING and Van Lanschot. Completely our code base, we have been developing it since 2015.

Our services operate across multiple Availability Zones. The main APIs with business logic (GraphQL and REST) ​​are primarily implemented using PHP (Laravel, Yii2), however, there is also code in Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), Python, and C#. We use a combination of AWS and GCP to support our infrastructure. We also work on integration with our API partners, Veeva and Salesforce.

As a product with high-security requirements, we undergo regular penetration testing from auditors and client companies to ensure compliance with industry standards such as OWASP, SOC, and ISO.

**Essentials:**
- Advanced knowledge of PHP
- Strong knowledge of SQL and understanding of transactions
- Understanding of OOP, design patterns, cryptography, algorithms, and data structures
- Versatility and comprehension of how all aspects of a web project work jointly (front, backend, and the network layer)
- Excellent command of written English and reading skills

**Nice-to-haves:**
- Development experience with Node.js
- Serverless overview
- Experience with Docker and other virtualization tools 
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Excellent command of spoken English

**Benefits:**
In addition to a great base salary, we offer:
1) Funding for conferences, co-working spaces, software licenses, and other work-related expenses
2) MacBook if you require one
3) Mobile devices if you are involved with mobile development projects
4) Flexible working hours and fully remote working without micromanagement
5) Modern technology stack
6) Time for open source development
7) Bonus at the end of the year
8) Paid study leave
9) Paid English language courses
10) 36 company-paid days off per annum
11) Access to educational streaming services like Pluralsight
12) Input on the development of the company

**Our core values:** 
We are open-minded, humble, respectful, self-driven, and honest, which allows us to create an atmosphere of synergy. Our team is a great fit for those who value self-organization and are passionate about personal growth. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have you join the team.