Senior Backend Engineer "Laravel"

Supertech Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Laravel/PHP developer to create secure and functional web applications while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess strong skills in PHP, MongoDB, and web API design, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which emphasizes a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Laravel/PHP developer.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure and functional web applications.
• Monitor industry developments and trends for new features.
• Maintain and improve existing data structures.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot problems.
• Guide product and operations teams on roadmap execution.

Skills

Persistence and caching models design

PHP development

MongoDB

RESTful JSON web API design

Version control systems (Git)

Scrum and Agile methodology

Technical documentation

Time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Company

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.
• 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 bachelor's 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.