Senior Backend Developer

• Attractive Salary
• You'll work with great people
• We embrace new technologies in designing systems

Introduction:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to join our talented engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on complex systems that support large- scale applications. You will be responsible for backend development, architecture, system performance optimization, and driving the integration of tools such as Laravel, Kafka, MySQL, Graylog, and AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Backend Development:
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, efficient, and secure applications using Laravel.
• Architect and build RESTful APIs and services with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Work on system components with high traffic and large data volumes, ensuring that they are optimized for performance and reliability.
• Database Management:
• Build, optimize, and maintain high-performance MySQL databases.
• Ensure data integrity and high availability with a focus on query optimization, schema design, and indexing strategies.
• Implement data migrations and transformations as required by the application
• Graylog for Monitoring & Logging:
• Set up and manage Graylog to aggregate logs and monitor application health.
• Work on log processing and ensure log data is being captured correctly for debugging, analytics, and alerting purposes.
• Performance Optimization:
• Continuously analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Optimize code and database queries to ensure high efficiency and low latency.
• Address bottlenecks in both the backend code and infrastructure.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers, helping to develop their skills.
• Lead by example, contributing to coding standards, code reviews, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of learning and growth within the engineering team.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to deliver features on time and in scope.
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non- technical stakeholders effectively.
• Lead or participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and other agile ceremonies.

Requirements:

• Technical Skills:
• Expert-level experience with Laravel framework and modern PHP development practices.
• Strong experience working with Kafka for message brokering and real-time data streaming.
• Solid understanding of MySQL, including performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Proficiency in AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience with Graylog or similar log management/monitoring tools.
• Expertise in performance optimization techniques for both backend and database systems.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and maintaining scalable web applications.
• Experience in building and maintaining production-level applications with high traffic and low latency requirements.
• Experience in architecting and developing microservices or distributed systems.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team through complex technical challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical
  
  stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Getting 100% salary paid for work trial.
• Attractive salary schemes including 13th month salary
• Equipment provided includes Macbook and widescreen monitor
• Premium healthcare package
• Monthly team dinners and annual company trips
• Opportunity to greatly improve English skills with CubicStack's international client
• Embracing multiple, new technical stacks to accelerate business development
• Allowed flexible working hours with annual leaves package