PHP Laravel Fullstack Developer

Job Description

As security is a priority, your focus on identifying and addressing vulnerabilities will play a crucial role in maintaining a robust and secure system. This position is geared towards a candidate who is primarily focused on software development and user-centric improvements, rather than dev-ops. You’ll be the first hire on a growing team and your role will span across:
– Develop and maintain our apps and APIs using PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js, and Angular.
– Lead the development of new dashboards and admin interfaces using Laravel/PHP.
– Implement frontend features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery.
– Create and document REST APIs, utilising tools such as Postman and Swagger.
– Utilise AWS for architecture, implementation, and administration.
– Implement and work with CI/CD solutions like Jenkins or Circle CI.
– Produce and maintain testable code, conduct code reviews, and ensure code quality.
– Effectively integrate APIs with third-party systems and platforms.
– Work with SQL databases such as MySQL and Postgres.
– Liaise, support and code review third party developers.
– Use Bitbucket for Git repo and version control.
– Implement payment gateways like Stripe or Pinch.
– Ability to develop GraphQL APIs is a plus.
– Offer occasional troubleshooting assistance to our clients with their app or widget implementations.
– Provide support and extend our most installed app: Shopify.
– Our plugins/apps are used on Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and Salesforce Cloud, so experience working with these platforms is considered a plus.
– Familiarity with WordPress administration, theme development, and customisations.
– Understanding of Agile methodologies, including Kanban, and proficiency in tools like Jira and Confluence.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development, using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript.
– Experience with Laravel/PHP (where we are planning to build our new platform interface).
– Experience implementing designs into themes/products on various platforms including WordPress.
– Experience developing/supporting Shopify apps and widgets a bonus.
– Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and commercial teams and understand feasibility from a technical perspective.
– Excellent planning and time management skills.
– Strong proactive communication style, able to interact with stakeholders at all levels.