Senior Backend Engineer "Laravel"

WEbook, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event ticketing platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Laravel/PHP Developer. You will develop scalable web applications, mentor junior engineers, and be involved in improving existing systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Laravel/PHP development and strong communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Laravel/PHP developer.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure web applications.
• Monitor industry developments to propose new features.
• Maintain and improve existing data structures.
• Analyze data to troubleshoot and improve systems.
• Provide guidance on the product roadmap.

Skills

Designing persistence models

PHP knowledge

MongoDB knowledge

RESTful API design

Version control (Git)

Scrum and Agile experience

Documentation skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you are looking for, webook.com is Saudi’s #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion in sales. webook.com is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure and functional web applications
• Develop ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends
• Work on the maintenance and improvement of existing data structures
• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with the product and operations team to provide guidance and execution on the product roadmap

Key Skills

• Experience with designing persistence and caching models using both SQL and NoSQL.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and design patterns, components, tools, concepts, best practices, standards and systems of record is strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge in MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of RESTful JSON web API design principles.
• Experience in using version control systems like Git.
• Experience in Scrum and Agile methodology
• Solid experience in documenting software solutions using diagrams and flowcharts.
• Strong multi-tasking, organization and time management skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities within budget requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English speaking and writing).
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Laravel/PHP developer.
• Minimum of bachelors in Computer Science or related field
• Train Junior developers to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for junior engineers.
• Mentor the progress of junior engineers, providing feedback on their work, and helping them identify areas for improvement.