Back-end Software Engineer

IQ-EQ; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment services group is seeking a PHP Application Developer in New York. The successful candidate will work in an Agile environment on multiple proprietary RegTech software solutions, focusing on the development of back-end microservices using Symfony. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• 4+ years commercial software development experience in PHP.
• Good understanding of designing robust REST APIs.
• Experience writing automated unit tests.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dynamic development team on PHP application development.
• Contribute to the development of the software architecture.
• Resolve bug fix tickets on the internally developed code base.

Skills

PHP

Agile/Scrum

REST API Design

Automated Testing

Relational Databases

Microservices

Tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

IQEQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQEQ works with managers in multiple capacities ranging from hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up, regulatory registration and infrastructure design; ongoing regulatory compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support services; compliance and operational related projects and reviews; and outsourced CFO/controller and administration services to private equity fund investments – portfolio companies, real estate assets and energy assets. Our client base is growing, and our existing clients are engaging the firm across the spectrum of our services offerings.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be working on the continuous development of our multiple proprietary RegTech software solutions, in an Agile environment. The engineer will be largely working on a LAMP based technology stack, using the PHP framework Symfony for developing the backend microservices.

This is a US based position with work hours of 8am - 5pm Eastern Time.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dynamic development team on the forefront of PHP application development
• Contribute to the continuing development of the software architecture of our applications
• Find code solutions to business process specifications by programming new software modules, with exposure to the full technology stack
• Resolve bug fix tickets on the internally developed code base
• Liaise with superusers to identify and specify business requirements for new features
• Show an awareness of ongoing security risks and solutions
• Write well-structured, clean, and efficient code, in line with OOP SOLID principles

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in one of the modern PHP frameworks (experience with Symfony or Laravel is a plus)
• 2+ years experience in the Agile/Scrum development methodology
• Understand microservice approach to application development
• Understand OOP SOLID principles
• Good understanding of designing robust REST API
• Experience writing automated unit tests
• Experience working with relational databases
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases is a plus
• Experience with queueing systems (RabbitMQ) is a plus
• Experience with caching systems is a plus
• Exposure to IDE environments and Continuous Integration tools (Bitbucket, Jira etc)
• An understanding of financial compliance processes is not necessary, but a willingness to learn and understand business workflows is essential

Qualifications

• 4+ years commercial software development experience in PHP
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills in English
• Enthusiasm to grow and learn from experienced colleagues
• Process oriented working style with clear goal direction and output focus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary based on experience and location ($80,000-$100,000) and full benefit package offered.

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About the company

We are IQ-EQ, a leading investor services group employing 3400+ people across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global technical expertise and a deep understanding of our clients' needs.

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