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PHP Backend Software Engineer

Capital.com Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 17 Dec 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $90k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:
Capital.com is a leading trading platform ambitiously expanding worldwide. Our top-rated products, recognized for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience, set us apart in the financial services industry. We provide clients the opportunity to invest in gold, oil, major stocks like Apple and Tesla, along with over 6,500 other world-renowned markets.

We are enhancing our Backend Team and seeking talented PHP Backend Software Engineers with a keen interest in trading. Our engineering team is crucial in ensuring the robustness, speed, and security of our product as we strive to deliver a best-in-class user experience while ensuring compliance and data protection.

We are looking for skilled Senior Backend Developers who aspire to reach an architect-level mastery. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your technological understanding with a focus on performance, system resilience, and data confidentiality.

Experience & Domain Knowledge:

  • 3+ years of professional PHP development experience, particularly with PHP and the Laravel framework.
  • Proven ability to work in a product-led, fast-paced environment and effectively collaborate in cross-functional teams.
  • In-depth experience in developing and maintaining scalable, secure backend applications, including creating APIs, managing database interactions, and integrating third-party services.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong expertise in PHP and Laravel.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and API integrations.
  • Proficiency in SQL and a solid understanding of database design and optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and testing frameworks to support an automated development lifecycle.

Soft Skills:

  • Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations, and product.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Adaptability to rapid changes in technology and business requirements.
  • Ownership and accountability for tasks and outcomes.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Docker and containerization.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Work Conditions:

  • Full-time remote work options with flexibility to choose a hybrid model or fully remote setup.
  • Multisite policy allowing 30 additional days working remotely from anywhere in the world.
  • Generous annual leave and medical insurance.
  • Annual bonus based on performance review.
  • Additional two paid leave days per year for volunteering efforts.

Language Requirements:
While not explicitly stated, proficiency in English is likely expected given the global scope of the company.

Join us at Capital.com to be a key player in the digital assets movement and propel your career to new heights in a dynamic and rapidly expanding company!

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About Capital.com

Capital.com is on a mission to make the world of finance more accessible, engaging, and useful. With a focus on simplicity, ease of use, speed, and power, they aim to develop the best trading service on the market. They are a fintech company with deep expertise in trading, markets, blockchain, technology, customer centricity, and financial regulation. They provide great customer service, smart news feed, intelligent financial content, education, and a wide range of markets for clients to trade.