Description:

Octopus by RTG is seeking a Laravel Backend Engineer to work on exciting AI projects in Egypt.
The company is part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech consultancy with a decade of experience and over 300 successful projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Octopus specializes in assembling remote global tech teams that align with the culture and practices of specific brands.
The role involves collaborating with the development team to design, develop, test, and deploy new features and functionalities.
Responsibilities include taking ownership of solution design, evaluating and enforcing software development best practices, and providing technical insights for system integration.
The engineer will also mentor less-senior developers, participate in Agile/Scrum processes, and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements:

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in backend development.
Proficiency in the PHP Laravel Framework is essential, along with experience in designing, developing, and testing software.
Experience in handling high availability, concurrency, and low latency solutions using PHP Laravel is necessary.
Strong knowledge of MySQL and experience in optimizing SQL query performance is required.
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google APIs is a plus.
Experience with Continuous Delivery (CD) lifecycle, deployment, and support is also a plus.
Candidates should have expertise in version control, CI/CD, and configuration management tools.
The ability to reason about performance, security, and interactions in complex distributed systems is important.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for collaboration with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong debugging skills for both new and existing software are necessary.
Experience working with remote/distributed teams and projects is preferred.

Working with a leading tech consultancy group that has a strong track record in the industry.
Opportunities to work on innovative AI projects and collaborate with top talent globally.
A culture that embraces continuous learning and professional development.
The chance to mentor and guide less-senior developers, enhancing leadership skills.
Participation in Agile/Scrum development processes, promoting a dynamic work environment.