Web Engineer

Summary

Join Foxbox Digital, an award-winning digital product agency, as a Web Engineer and contribute to the growth of our clients' PHP web applications. You will develop and maintain high-performance applications, collaborate with senior developers and cross-functional teams, and ensure the application's robustness and scalability. This role requires strong PHP and Laravel expertise, experience with relational databases, and a proven ability to solve complex problems. We offer a remote-first environment, continuous training, and opportunities to work on impactful projects within a diverse and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years of experience in PHP development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in PHP development
• Proficient in the Laravel framework and its ecosystem
• Strong knowledge 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
• Experience with PHP testing frameworks, particularly PHPUnit, to ensure robust and reliable code
• 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
• 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
• Assist in mapping out the future state of the product by identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements
• Write and maintain unit tests using PHPUnit to ensure code reliability and facilitate smooth deployments
• 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
• Ensure best practices for security and data protection solutions within the system architecture
• 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

• We offer 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