Remote Senior Java/PHP Developer

Description:

• Consensus is a dynamic SaaS company focused on transforming how buyers buy and sellers sell.
• The company values innovation and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• The role involves applying PHP/Java skills to maintain and improve existing APIs and reverse-engineering backend services.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, designing analytics systems, creating unit tests, and improving code quality.
• The position requires mentoring less experienced engineers and debugging production systems as needed.
• The company fosters a collaborative and transparent engineering culture that emphasizes growth from mistakes.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent is required.
• Candidates must have 4+ years of related experience in backend engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience with PHP 7.x and hands-on experience with Spring/Spring Boot is necessary.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS for 2+ years is required.
• An expert-level understanding of Java 1.8+ is essential, with knowledge of other enterprise-level back-end languages being an advantage.
• Mastery of REST and API development, along with strong SQL experience, is required.
• Candidates should have a firm grasp of architectural principles for back-end applications and practical experience with OOP, SOLID, and KISS principles.
• Good understanding of Git, agile methodology, and strong terminal skills for Unix or Linux-based operating systems are necessary.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container-based technologies is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and a commitment to accountability are essential.
• A desire to build software that customers love is crucial.

Benefits:

• Employees benefit from a generous employer contribution towards health insurance, including dental and vision coverage, and can utilize HSA/FSA programs.
• A 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions is offered to help secure employees' futures.
• Paid parental leave is provided to support family priorities.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, a day off for their birthday, and Flex Fridays every third Friday of the month.
• The company offers flexible remote work options with a top-tier work-from-home setup.
• Participation in a professional development program is encouraged to help employees expand their skills and advance their careers.
• Employees can make a difference in their community with two paid volunteer days each year at a charity of their choice.