Senior Backend Developer

Qureos Inc; Al-Hofuf; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Backend Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in PHP and Laravel, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in software configuration management. Responsibilities include writing backend code, designing architectures, and developing databases and APIs. Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies, as well as various application servers, is highly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC management.
• Experience with version control tools from a management perspective.
• Good knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with various operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Write PHP backend code using the Laravel framework.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Develop and manage databases and applications.
• Test software for responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

SDLC management

DevOps

Git

CI/CD methodologies

Docker

Apache

NGINX

MongoDB

React

Node.js

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

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.