Backend Developer - PHP

About Company

A dynamic software development company dedicated to empowering ambitious organizations with innovative and customized solutions. Specializing in nearshore IT staffing services, they streamline talent acquisition processes, ensuring that companies access top-tier professionals efficiently and affordably.

Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, A Company operates with a compact yet highly skilled team ranging from 1 to 50 employees. Since its establishment in 2003, they have maintained a steadfast commitment to excellence while operating as a privately held company.

We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Laravel and JavaScript, and experience working with MongoDB databases. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in hexagonal architecture and experienced with managing code in a monorepo setup. You will be instrumental in developing robust backend systems and APIs that power our innovative products.

Responsibilities:

- Design and develop scalable, maintainable backend services using Laravel and JavaScript.

- Implement and maintain database structures and schemas in MongoDB, ensuring data integrity and performance.

- Adhere to and advocate for best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.

- Collaborate with the frontend team to integrate APIs and services seamlessly.

- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.

- Contribute to the adoption of hexagonal architecture to ensure our codebase is modular, scalable, and easy to maintain.

- Work within a monorepo environment, managing dependencies and ensuring consistency across different parts of the project.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, and provide support and solutions to technical issues.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in backend development, and be willing to explore new tools and practices to enhance our products and workflows.

Requeriments

- 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Laravel and JavaScript.

- Experience with MongoDB.

- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development practices.

- Experience managing code in a monorepo setup, with an understanding of associated benefits and challenges.

- A continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Conditions:

- Contractor.

- Full-time

- No timezone shifting

- Compensation in US Dollars