Senior Web Engineer

Summary

Join Foxbox Digital, an award-winning digital product agency, as a Senior Web Engineer. You will play a key role in enhancing a PHP Laravel web application, integrating diverse systems, and shaping its future. This client-facing position requires collaboration with stakeholders, providing technical guidance, and ensuring application robustness and scalability. You will mentor team members, fostering innovation, and contribute to high-quality solutions. The role demands strong technical skills, experience with PHP Laravel, and a collaborative mindset. Foxbox offers a remote-first environment and continuous growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in PHP development
• 3+ years of proven expertise in the Laravel framework and its ecosystem
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL and ORM frameworks such as Eloquent
• Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Proficient in writing and maintaining unit tests using PHPUnit or similar PHP testing frameworks
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and optimizing PHP web applications
• Strong proficiency in systems integration, including working with RESTful APIs and third-party services
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing products, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to work independently while also guiding and mentoring team members
• Comfortable developing backend features and implementing frontend UIs based on mockups
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
• Prior experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is required
• Fluency in English is a must

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-performance PHP Laravel web application with a focus on quality, scalability and security
• Provide technical guidance to product owners, designers, and developers to drive high-quality software delivery
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and client meetings, actively seeking feedback to improve relationships and development processes
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software to improve functionality and performance
• Write and maintain robust unit tests using PHPUnit to ensure code reliability and facilitate smooth deployments
• Ensure best practices for security and data protection solutions within the system architecture
• Prioritize and assess feature requests, balancing technical feasibility with business needs
• Stay up to date with backend development trends and technologies, evaluating multiple solutions and assessing trade-offs to make informed decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders, distilling complex technical concepts into clear, actionable work items
• Accurately log billable and non-billable hours daily to support project tracking and client billing
• Identifies opportunities to collaborate with other team members across Foxbox

Benefits

• Continuous training and growth opportunities
• Remote-first environment with a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on a project that directly impacts business success
• You are part of a multicultural and collaborative team that is constantly growing