Remote Software Engineer I (Backend - PHP)

Description:

• Neon One is a leader in nonprofit software, creating solutions that help small and mid-sized nonprofits connect with people and build trust.
• The Software Engineer I (Backend) will focus on backend development using PHP (Laravel) for the Payments team.
• The role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing core payment processing services for Neon products.
• Approximately 90% of the work will be backend, with occasional collaboration with the frontend team using VueJS.
• The position is part of a Scrum team of 3-5 developers, a Scrum master, and a product owner, working in an agile environment with two-week sprints.
• Responsibilities include writing and testing server-side code, maintaining libraries for compatibility and security, troubleshooting software issues, and collaborating with team members to refine requirements.
• The engineer will participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and contribute to team culture through activities like hackathons.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 2+ years of recent, production-level experience developing backend systems with PHP (Laravel preferred).
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Experience in building and maintaining CRUD APIs and working with production software is necessary.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure is preferred.
• A solid understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL is essential.
• The ability to work independently within 30 days, with strong support during onboarding, is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate a collaborative, proactive approach in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage with the team, including video calls, are necessary.
• A passion for mission-driven work and supporting nonprofits is essential.

Benefits:

• Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, are provided.
• A 401(k) plan with up to a 3.5% company match is available.
• Paid parental leave is offered after one year of employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage are included.
• Pet insurance is available for employees.
• The company observes 11 holidays and provides paid sick time along with a monthly paid volunteer day.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are offered.
• Commuter benefits and identity theft protection are included.
• The workplace is fully remote, supporting a flexible work environment.