Senior Backend Developer - Al Musanid

Qureos; Al-Hofuf; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Al-Hofuf is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to work on backend development using PHP and Laravel. You will be responsible for coding, designing architecture, and managing databases. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience and is familiar with DevOps practices. This role requires teamwork and problem-solving skills, offering the chance to work on robust applications in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC management.
• Experience with version control tools and deployment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Write PHP backend code using the Laravel framework.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Develop and manage databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade software.

Skills

PHP development

Laravel

Database management

API development

Troubleshooting

DevOps

CI/CD

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Apache

NGINX

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to be part of a team responsible for the development of our product’s backend. You should be comfortable with both front-end and back-end coding languages, PHP development frameworks (especially Laravel), and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Write PHP backend code using the Laravel framework following best practices.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs using best practices.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a mobile-responsive design.
• Refactor legacy code and apply modern software architectures.
• Write technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in software configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC management.
• Experience with version control tools (DevOps, Git, etc.) from a management and administration perspective.
• Good knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD methodologies, and tools (Jenkins, DevOps pipelines, Docker, Containers).
• Knowledge of various application servers (e.g., Apache, NGINX).
• Strong knowledge of release management processes and regulations.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting deployments and configuration issues.
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS).
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.
• Knowledge of MERN/MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React/Angular, Node.js) is a plus.