Senior Backend Engineer

About the Job
Are you looking to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, impact lives, and work with a team that believes in disrupting the norm? If so, webook.com, Saudi Arabia's leading private event ticketing and experience booking platform, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team.

At webook.com, we pride ourselves on our technology, features, agility, and revenue, having surpassed half a billion in sales while serving some of the largest mega-events in the Kingdom. As part of the Supertech Group, which includes UXBERT Labs and Kafu Games, we are dedicated to delivering exciting products that shape the Middle East's entertainment landscape. This position is open to candidates worldwide, offering a remote opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure, and functional web applications.
• Generate ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Maintain and improve existing data structures.
• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the product and operations teams to guide and execute on the product roadmap.

Key Skills

• Experience designing persistence and caching models using SQL and NoSQL.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, Laravel, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in MongoDB and RESTful JSON web API design principles.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Solid experience in documenting software solutions using diagrams and flowcharts.
• Strong multi-tasking, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English).
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while seeing the big picture.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Laravel/PHP developer.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and fostering a supportive learning environment.

If you feel you're a fit for this role, apply today!