Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
Senior Back-end Engineer (PHP/Laravel) - Ad Tech
Position Title:
Senior Back-end Engineer (PHP/Laravel) - Ad Tech
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Japanese Level - None,English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860)
Salary
Description
A Global IT Service firm is looking for a Senior Back-end Engineer (PHP/Laravel). This group is responsible for working with Business Units and Development / Tech Teams, in the following areas: product management, support troubleshooting communication and reporting as well as creation and/or delivery of new product. It is very important to have a business perspective and work closely with the stakeholders to deliver clear requirements as to release quality products with value to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP and Laravel
- Implement and optimize database solutions, including relational and NoSQL databases
- Work closely with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerization and ensure scalability and reliability of backend systems
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, production deployment, and troubleshooting sessions
- Lead efforts to refactor and modernize legacy applications into better architectural designs
- Drive best practices in software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing
- Help in mentoring junior developers and contribute to the overall growth of the engineering team
Required Skills:
- Minimum 6 years of proven and recent professional experience in PHP
- Expertise in Laravel framework
- Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs
- Strong understanding and experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar
- Hands-on experience in building highly scalable and reliable systems (including deployment of monitoring of such systems)
- Proficient understanding of version control systems (Git)
- Strong knowledge of software design principles and architectural patterns
- Ability to port and modernize legacy applications
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
- Strong familiarity in working with Unix-based systems (terminal, shells, editors, scripts, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both local and international teams
Why should you apply:
- Great opportunity to be able to work for well-established company
- Cross-departmental communication is possible in an international environment
Company Details:
A global company with a strong presence in multiple business areas. It has achieved sustained growth both domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. and Europe. The company boasts a diverse and international environment and is committed to equal opportunity, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Due to the diverse nature of our business, we handle a wide range of technologies! You can also choose the environment you are most comfortable with, such as Windows/Mac! Meals in the company cafeteria are also free. Our chefs are always coming up with new menu items, so you can enjoy your meal without getting bored!
Working hours : 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits: Social insurance, childcare support, stock options, commuting allowance, free cafeteria, personal clothing, no smoking indoors (designated smoking areas available)
Number of interviews: 3 online interviews