Senior Backend Developer at PesaKit

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain, deploy, and optimize backend applications using Laravel and PHP.
• Collaborate with other developers to design and implement APIs.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
• Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• Manage and maintain database schemas, queries, and migrations.
• Integrate third-party services, libraries, and tools as needed.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to standards.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in software development and Laravel.

Qualifications and Skills 

• 3 – 5 years of professional experience in backend development with PHP and Laravel or Node.js.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT, or comparable experience is an added advantage
• Thorough mastery of the fundamental web languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Blade.
• Solid experience working with PHP, the most recent Laravel version, and SOLID Principles, as well as other web frameworks
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and API integration.
• Understanding of unit testing and testing frameworks.
• Solid working understanding of database architecture and query optimization using MySQL
• Working knowledge of server technologies (Apache, Nginx, PHP-FPM) and cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of version control tools, particularly Git.
• Experience with queues, jobs, and task scheduling in Laravel.
• Knowledge of Docker and other containerization tools is a plus.
• Passion for the best design and coding practices, and a desire to develop new bold ideas
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.