Senior Backend PHP Developer

Posted Dec 6

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is your chance to join the winning team!

Hostaway is looking for an analytical, results-driven backend PHP developer who is dedicated, writes high-quality code and follows best practices and standards, in order to build a scalable platform that produces value for our customers. You will be a part of a team that is responsible for all phases of the ongoing software development from the initial specification, through to design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring. 

Achievements of the company:

- Highest rated software in the industry on Capterra https://www.capterra.com/p/152433/Hostaway/

- Preferred partners of Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and several other leaders in the industry

- Founded in 2015 and is the fastest-growing global SaaS start-up in the vacation rentals industry

- Company achieved Product Market Fit and experiencing an exponential growth

Reasons to jump into the last car:

- team is not too big, but very skilled - we beat competitors with 5 times bigger teams by being much more effective

- you decide the way of your career growth - management or tech leadership tracks

- opportunity in choosing technologies used, tools and processes

- truly agile product development, fast decision making, no bureaucracy

- work-life balance - no overworking, time trackers and silly deadlines

Tech stack:

- Backend: PHP 8.1, MySQL, Phalconphp, OOP, AWS, RESTful, TDD, Unit tests, Linux, Composer, Docker, Redis.

- Frontend: JavaScript, React, Typescript, CSS, HTML, Redux-saga, RESTful API, Webpack, Figma.

- Tools: Jira, code reviews in Bitbucket, version control system - GIT, Jenkins for deployment, Slack, Confluence

Our Engineering team

Several teams are working on the product, more than 25 engineers in total: backend and frontend developers, QA Automation team, iOS и Android developers, UI/UX designer, Product and Project managers.

We want to offer you:

  • Competitive salary (The final compensation will vary based on individual experience, skills, and job-based knowledge)
  • Remote work opportunity
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Co-working space refund
  • Annual paid vacation
  • Knowledge sharing sessions
  • Multicultural working environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Back-end Developer will:

  • formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users
  • develop REST API for dashboard and mobile application (for partners and clients)
  • create integration with third-party systems via API and SDK
  • use code coverage with unit and integration tests
  • deploy to production via Jenkins
  • participate in the discussion of tasks and projects
  • compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with team members and assist in education and training junior developers

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience with PHP 8.1+, MySQL and Git
  • Strong understanding of OOP, strong knowledge of basic programming patterns, PHP-FIG PSR standards and Composer
  • Strong skills in Linux
  • Experience in designing and developing RESTful web APIs
  • Experience in writing Unit Tests and Integration Tests
  • Experience with AWS is a plus
  • English language level C1
  • Being a fast learner, open to changes, and having a customer-centric attitude and Agile mindset

Recruiting process

- CV and source code samples evaluation by the technical specialist

- Technical assignment

- Screening Call

- Technical interview 

- Cultural Fit Interview