Software Engineer - Backend (PHP)

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

Work as part of a cross functional team to help and lead the development of new features

Show off your code review, debugging and refactoring skills, taking advantage of every opportunity to make the codebase better

Contribute to application improvement & optimisation (through code audits, refactoring, caching, architecture changes).

Write DRY code while using various best practices

Help define requirements for new features and assist with Sprint planning

Work with business stakeholders in shaping, estimating and planning new requirements

Participate in regular showcases of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders

Strive for continuous improvement within the team

Passionate about building and optimizing performance

Ability to work in an Agile and high-paced environment

Happy to take technical leadership on project work

Work closely with the product team

• 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.