Senior Backend Developer (PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Kafka)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Attractive Salary
• You'll work with great people
• We embrace new technologies in designing systems

Job description

Introduction:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to join our talented engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on complex systems that support large- scale applications. You will be responsible for backend development, architecture, system performance optimization, and driving the integration of tools such as Laravel, Kafka, MySQL, Graylog, and AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Backend Development:
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, efficient, and secure applications using Laravel.
  • Architect and build RESTful APIs and services with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
  • Work on system components with high traffic and large data volumes, ensuring that they are optimized for performance and reliability.
• Database Management:
  • Build, optimize, and maintain high-performance MySQL databases.
  • Ensure data integrity and high availability with a focus on query optimization, schema design, and indexing strategies.
  • Implement data migrations and transformations as required by the application
• Graylog for Monitoring & Logging:
  • Set up and manage Graylog to aggregate logs and monitor application health.
  • Work on log processing and ensure log data is being captured correctly for debugging, analytics, and alerting purposes.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Continuously analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance speed, scalability, and reliability.
  • Optimize code and database queries to ensure high efficiency and low latency.
  • Address bottlenecks in both the backend code and infrastructure.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers, helping to develop their skills.
  • Lead by example, contributing to coding standards, code reviews, and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of learning and growth within the engineering team.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to deliver features on time and in scope.
  • Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non- technical stakeholders effectively.
  • Lead or participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and other agile ceremonies.

Your skills and experience

Requirements:

• Technical Skills:
  • Expert-level experience with Laravel framework and modern PHP development practices.
  • Strong experience working with Kafka for message brokering and real-time data streaming.
  • Solid understanding of MySQL, including performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Proficiency in AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda, etc.).
  • Experience with Graylog or similar log management/monitoring tools.
  • Expertise in performance optimization techniques for both backend and database systems.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems.
  • Proven track record in designing, building, and maintaining scalable web applications.
  • Experience in building and maintaining production-level applications with high traffic and low latency requirements.
  • Experience in architecting and developing microservices or distributed systems.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team through complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical
    stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why you'll love working here

•   Getting 100% salary paid for work trial.
•   Attractive salary schemes including 13th month salary
•   Equipment provided includes Macbook Pro and widescreen monitor
•   Premium healthcare package
•   Monthly team dinners and annual company trips
•   Opportunity to greatly improve English skills with CubicStack’s international client
•   Embracing multiple, new technical stacks to accelerate business development
•   Allowed flexible working hours with annual leaves package