Senior Back End Engineer

Summary

Join a remote-first software agency with a presence in Lebanon and the United States as a Senior iOS Engineer. Work on a flagship project for a leading e-commerce and fintech platform. Lead the development and design of new features, take ownership of technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years of software development experience (including 3+ years in Laravel backend development), and proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in fintech and a knack for startup environments. This position offers the opportunity to grow as a technical leader in a fast-paced, startup-like setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in Laravel backend development
• Proficiency in PHP and Laravel framework
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive experience in software design, delivering scalable, secure, and performant products
• Hands-on experience with OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles
• Expertise in data modeling, including the ability to translate real-world concepts into effective database designs
• Advanced experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing complex SQL queries
• Advanced knowledge of caching and queuing systems like Redis
• Expertise in versioning and code management tools such as Git and Bitbucket, including branching strategies
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS) and designing serverless and containerized architectures
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira for issue tracking and project management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and design of new features while maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems
• Take ownership of technical solutions, challenging business requirements to deliver optimal results
• Uphold high engineering standards by performing code reviews and ensuring compliance with best practices
• Participate in the review of business requirements and provide assessments on complexity, risks, and system impact
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior engineers, evaluating progress and helping to set development goals
• Explore and introduce new tools and technologies to improve the engineering team's productivity
• Participate in regular team meetings, stand-ups, and architecture/design discussions
• Identify areas for improvement in existing frameworks, tools, and processes
• Contribute to the roadmap definition for the team, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with product, legal, and operations teams to ensure compliance with KYC/B, Identity & Privacy regulations
• Fluency in English and Arabic; French is a plus
• Prior experience with food delivery applications
• Excellent technical documentation skills
• Strong partnership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Work on impactful projects for innovative clients
• Collaborate with top talent in a remote, flexible environment
• Opportunity to grow as a technical leader in a fast-paced, startup-like setting