Senior Software Engineer - Laravel\/PHP

Ziff Davis; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company based in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in PHP and JavaScript. You'll work on various applications, focusing on enhancing the performance and scalability of high-traffic ecommerce sites. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of development experience. This role offers a competitive salary between $135,000 - $150,000 along with comprehensive health benefits, caregiving support, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and wellness-focused benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible Time Off

Fitness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry development experience (PHP, JavaScript).
• Experience working with MVC frameworks Laravel, Rails (or similar).
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and architect solutions for complex features.
• Collaborate with product and design teams for user-focused solutions.
• Lead larger engineering initiatives and ensure technical excellence.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, optimizing application performance.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

MVC frameworks

MySQL

Git

Docker

Vue JS

Alpine JS

Tailwind CSS

Job description

Overview

Description Position at Ziff Davis Shopping. The Opportunity: Ziff Davis Shopping is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack Laravel/PHP) to join our Engineering team. Our Engineering team works on some of the most trafficked commerce sites on the internet - a list that includes RetailMeNot.com, VoucherCodes.co.uk, Offers.com, BlackFriday.com, and more. Candidates can expect to work on both new and existing applications, with a primary focus on the websites themselves and the content management systems that back them.

Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and architect solutions for complex features and business requirements.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to integrate user-focused solutions that align with business goals.
• Lead larger initiatives within the engineering team, ensuring technical excellence and delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, optimizing application performance, scalability, and security.
• Track and improve application performance metrics such as response time, error rate, and uptime
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code consistently, following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices
• Identify and communicate cross-team dependencies, proactively addressing risks and ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering growth and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions, ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability of systems.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks in processes and recommending solutions

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry development experience (PHP, Javascript).
• Experience working with MVC frameworks Laravel, Rails (or similar)
• Experience working with relational databases
• Demonstrate sound technical judgment that considers technology alternatives, impact on affected systems, and tradeoffs
• Able to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and stay up to date with frameworks and libraries

Bonus Skills

• Experience working with MySQL
• Experience working with Laravel and Laravel Nova
• Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as Vue JS or Alpine JS
• Experience using Tailwind CSS and with responsive web design
• Experience working with Git, Docker, testing frameworks

About Ziff Davis Shopping

Ziff Davis Shopping helps millions of shoppers discover and save, delivering exceptional consumer and merchant-advertiser experiences across a portfolio of leading mobile and ecommerce brands. Our domestic brands include RetailMeNot, Offers.com, Blackfriday.com, TechBargains and more. We also run VoucherCodes, one of the leading discount code brands in the UK.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Benefits

Ziff Davis Shopping offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ziff Davis Shopping is the place for you.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $135,000 to $150,000. The salary compensation for this role is determined based on factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities, education and training, and company performance. Ziff Davis provides a range for base pay. Individual pay within the range is determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging.

DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.

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