Senior Software Engineer, Workvivo - UK

Pantera Capital; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop secure services using PHP and Laravel. This role involves building efficient systems, maintaining APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of software development experience, with strong skills in PHP, Laravel, and database management. A hybrid work approach will be adopted, promoting both office and remote work.

Benefits

Variety of health benefits

Work-life balance options

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a software development role
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming fundamentals
• Experience with database design and performance optimization
• Familiarity with versioning tools and feature planning

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend services using PHP and Laravel.
• Maintain real-time data feeds and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric products.
• Optimize code and implement libraries to improve efficiency.

Skills

PHP

HTML

Laravel Framework

React

React Native

SQL

RESTful APIs

Tools

AWS Lambda

Firebase

JUnit

Selenium

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer (PHP-Laravel)

We are looking for a backend engineer to design and develop scalable, secure services using PHP and Laravel. You will build modular front-end and back-end systems, maintain real-time data feeds and APIs, and optimize code for performance. Responsibilities include implementing libraries to improve efficiency, enhancing software robustness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll also participate in design discussions, code reviews, and detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality delivery.

About the Team

Workvivo is a digital experience platform dedicated to amplifying workplace culture and fostering employee inclusion, regardless of location. Committed to customer satisfaction, Workvivo focuses on enhancing employees\' working lives across diverse industries globally. As part of Zoom, an intelligent collaboration platform, Workvivo aligns with Zoom\'s mission to prioritise people. This enables meaningful connections, modern collaboration, and driving innovation in businesses and individual interactions. The Workvivo product and engineering team is a successful, dynamic engineering team developing high-quality features.

Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security.
• Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability.
• Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements.
• Optimizing Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance.
• Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products.
• Engaging in Development Processes: participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.

What we’re looking for

• Possess skills in programming languages such as PHP and HTML with exposure working on Laravel Framework.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/SaaS.
• Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns and web app design principles.
• Possess knowledge of database design, performance and SQL
• Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute in feature planning and designing
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions.
• Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous.

Ways of Working

Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits

As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways.

About Us

Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars. We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step. If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability.