Backend PHP Engineer - Microservices & Performance Lead

Sellanycarcom; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellanycarcom is seeking a senior PHP/Node.js developer to lead feature development in a fast-paced, agile team in Dubai. You will review and optimize code, drive refactoring, and work on scalable microservices alongside business stakeholders and the product team.

Requirements include a BSc in computer science, 3+ years experience, PHP/Node.js expertise with Laravel or Symfony, Git, Jira, and Unix basics. Strong English communication is essential for collaboration and leadership.

Qualifications

• BSc in computer science or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years experience.
• Expert on PHP or Nodejs and hands on experience in microservices.
• PHP proficiency in large, scalable web applications.
• Experience with PHP frameworks ( Laravel, Symfony etc.).
• Understanding of version control systems such as GIT.
• Experience with Agile development and JIRA.
• Basic understanding of Unix commands and environments.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new features within a cross functional team.
• Showcase code reviews, debugging and refactoring to improve codebase quality.
• Contribute to application improvement & optimisation (code audits, refactoring, caching, architecture changes).
• Write DRY code using best practices.
• Define requirements for new features and assist with Sprint planning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to shape, estimate and plan requirements.
• Participate in regular showcases to product owners and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Build and optimize performance, and take technical leadership on projects.
• Work closely with the product team.

Skills

Code review

Debugging

Refactoring

DRY code

Agile

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance optimization

Education

BSc in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

GIT

Unix

Laravel

Symfony

JIRA

Node.js

Job description

Sellanycarcom is seeking a senior PHP/Node.js developer to lead feature development in a fast-paced, agile team in Dubai. You will review and optimize code, drive refactoring, and work on scalable microservices alongside business stakeholders and the product team.

Requirements include a BSc in computer science, 3+ years experience, PHP/Node.js expertise with Laravel or Symfony, Git, Jira, and Unix basics. Strong English communication is essential for collaboration and leadership.