Remote Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Contractor - Remote within Europe)

Description:

• Contribute to the creation of high-quality software architecture and system design, focusing on scalable solutions for high-load and high-concurrency environments.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following industry best practices to ensure code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions, working with frontend developers, designers, and product owners.
• Propose, evaluate, and implement new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing systems for high-load, concurrency, and performance tuning.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of backend infrastructure in high-traffic environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by developing documentation and processes to enhance team efficiency.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years as a Backend Developer in web application development, specifically in high-load and high-concurrency traffic systems.
• PHP Expertise: Strong proficiency in PHP, with hands-on experience in Symfony or similar frameworks.
• Concurrency and Load: Demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining systems optimized for concurrency, including caching, message queues, load balancing, and horizontal scaling.
• Testing: Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), with experience in unit and integration testing.
• Database: Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and writing optimized SQL queries for high-traffic environments. Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB is a plus.
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git and modern version control systems.
• API Design: Experience in designing RESTful APIs, knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.
• Cloud and DevOps: Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
• Security: Understanding of security best practices in backend development, especially in high-load environments.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Your skills and experience contribute to our collective strength.
• Enjoy a fun, friendly, and collaborative work culture where every day is engaging.
• Equal employment opportunity employer fostering diversity and prohibiting discrimination.
• Long-term commitment ensuring a secure future with Byborg Enterprises.