Senior Backend Engineer; PHP/Python

Linuxassociation; Surrey; Presencial; CAD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Betr is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to advance our Laravel-based betting platform and internal Python tooling. You will join a collaborative team of PHP developers responsible for core business logic, with opportunities to influence deployment pipelines and infrastructure.

This backend-focused role emphasizes clean, scalable code and strong communication, with remote work flexibility. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of backend experience, deep PHP/Laravel expertise, Python proficiency, and

Qualificações

• 7+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in PHP and deep experience with the Laravel framework.
• Professional experience or strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience writing unit tests.
• Experience working remotely.
• Knowledge of database design and SQL.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsabilidades

• Build scalable, reliable PHP/Laravel backends with a focus on performance and quality.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Contribute to deployment pipelines and infrastructure, with interest in DevOps practices.
• Write clean, well-tested code and actively improve the codebase.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and help improve development processes.
• Communicate clearly across teams to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.

Conhecimentos

PHP

Laravel

Python

Unit testing

Remote work

Communication

Scrum

Code quality

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position: Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Python)About BetrFounded in 2022 byJoey Levyand Jake Paul, Betr is building the world's first real money gaming super app. The company's first product, Betr Picks, launched in September 2023and quickly grew to several hundreds of thousands of paying users that have already won $250Mon the platform. Betr recently launched Betr Arcade with plans on launching additional new nationwide gaming products within its single app experience in 2025 to further differentiate its product offering. In addition to its single-app experience, Betr's gaming products are differentiated through a unique, simplified user interface that is catered to the casual sports fan and gamer, enabling Betr to capture more of the under-penetrated online gaming addressable market.Betr's media division, Betr Media, is one of the fastest growing sports gaming media brands in the U.S. and helps support the company's user acquisition and retention efforts.Betr is backed by Fuel Venture Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, Fin Sight Ventures, Florida Funders, Harmony Partners, 8vc, and other top-tier investors.• \\* About the role:• \\* The Betr team is seeking a highly skilled SeniorBackend Engineer to join their team. The primary focus of this role will be contributing to the development and expansion of our current Laravel-based betting platform, utilizing your strong PHP skills. Additionally, this role will involve working with Python on various internal tools.You will be working alongside a team of experienced PHP developers who are responsible for handling the core business functions of Betr's gambling application. We are also looking for candidates with an interest in Dev Ops, who are passionate about improving deployment pipelines and infrastructure. Please note that this position is specifically for backend development and does not involve any frontend work. Join us and be a part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge technology!What You'll Do:• Build amazing consumer experiences, taking responsibility for code quality, scalability, reliability and performance• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications• Excel in working in a collaborative team environment (5+ developers) on a large-scale PHP/Laravel codebase• Have strong communication skills, the ability to articulate complex and technical concepts across teams, & understand the value of over communication (engineering teams succeed and fail based on the level of communication)• Practice disciplined software engineering, are passionate about writing clean, readable code, & are constantly striving to improve the code you encounter• Have experience working in a scrum environment, understand, and want to contribute to our continuous efforts to improve our development infrastructure and processes• Have the ability to work remotely on complex problems• Be a self-starter with a positive attitude!About You:• 7+ years of professional backend development experience• Expert-level proficiency in PHP and deep experience with the Laravel framework• Professional experience or strong proficiency in Python• Understand the value of writing unit tests• Experience working remote• Knowledge of database design and SQL• Detail oriented with the ability to manage & ensure quality work (completeness & accuracy)• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively• Self-motivated and able to drive initiatives from end-to-end• An entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational skills, the ability to be flexible, & prioritize responsibilitiesBonus Points For:• An interest in or experience with Dev Ops practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)• Experience with asynchronous programming• Experience with Kotlin or Java• A lifelong, passionate sports fan with a deep understanding of how to engage fans