Full Stack PHP Engineer (Fully Remote)

About the companyWe are working with a fantastic startup company in the sustainable consumer goods domain that is making quite an impact in the industry. Their data and tech empower consumers to know the impact of the brands they engage with and buy better.
This company has been around for over 8 years and in that time they have created a fantastic rating system to allow consumers to make informed decisions about the products they're buying along with encouraging companies to be more environmentally friendly.

The team is looking for a Senior Full Stack developer (or someone looking to take the next step up) to build products that make a difference in a fast-paced startup with a social impact mission. Working closely with the Head of Tech in a collaborative team of engineers and product designers, you will contribute to all technical aspects of the company's strategy, product development, and system operation.

You’ll play a major part in developing:

• Efficient and robust systems that aggregate multiple data sources to create our world-leading sustainability brand ratings
• Polished user-facing tools to empower shoppers to make better choices, and brands to become more sustainable.

Personal qualities and skills

• Have a passion for sustainability and commitment to the company's sustainability vision.
• Think pragmatically and favour trusted technology that does the job
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally–you’re not afraid to ask questions!
• Have a real appetite to discover and learn new technologies and skills
• Thrive in a remote work environment where you can manage your own time and work independently, while still actively collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Technical requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Laravel and SQL (specifically with PostGREs and MySQL), showcasing the ability to develop robust and scalable code and systems while adhering to SOLID principles.
• Exposure to MongoDB, complementing a well-rounded skill set in database technologies.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a solid understanding of DevOps processes, emphasizing the ability to effectively leverage cloud services and implement efficient development and deployment practices.

Other qualities it's nice to have 

• Wide BE experience PostGREs, MySQL, or similar RDBMS
• Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• While the core focus for this role is Laravel, Node.js is a big plus
• Experience writing Python commands for automation
• Exposure to the Parse framework
• Proficiency in developing and enhancing code for high-traffic applications, demonstrating a track record of impactful contributions.
• Experience with FE development experience using React

Benefits/Perks

• Be a part of a passionate and collaborative global team making a real impact on important problems
• Make meaningful contributions to the codebase of large-scale applications
• Work in a diverse environment where you will be encouraged to share your ideas and suggest improvements
• Focus on achieving goals rather than hours spent on a task
• Join a truly remote company with an established ‘work from anywhere policy; This team believes flexibility is key to productivity and job satisfaction
• Access benefits including:
  • annual allowance to set up your workspace
  • annual allowance for personal and professional development
  • generous leave (including a day off on your birthday) 

Please note: Only candidates who possess a permanent residency or citizenship are eligible to apply for the position.