Sr. Backend Engineer - US
Unicity International - Provo, Utah, us, 84605
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Design, build, and maintain scalable and fault-tolerant RESTful APIs using PHP/Laravel on AWS. Expert-Level Debugging:
Diagnose and resolve complex, multi-system issues, tracing problems through APIs, Lambdas, databases, and caches, even in unstable environments. System Optimization:
Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements for performance, scalability, and reliability across the API ecosystem. Modernization Contribution:
Help refactor legacy code and implement robust solutions within a complex, evolving architecture. Quality & Testing:
Write clean, testable code (PHPUnit essential) and advocate for comprehensive testing strategies to ensure stability. Productivity Enhancement:
Utilize AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, etc.) effectively to improve development speed and address complexity. Collaborate on Stability:
Work closely with DevOps and other engineers to ensure smooth deployments, effective monitoring (Datadog), and infrastructure health. Technical Communication:
Clearly document and communicate technical solutions and investigation findings. On-Call Support:
Participate in the support rotation for critical What You Bring: Senior Engineering Track Record:
5+ years delivering and maintaining complex backend systems. PHP/Laravel Expertise:
Deep practical knowledge of PHP and Laravel (10+ highly desired). AWS Proficiency: Solid experience with AWS services relevant to API development and deployment. Master Troubleshooter:
Proven, exceptional ability to debug complex, distributed systems and performance issues. Resilience & Pragmatism:
Ability to stay productive and find solutions amidst technical challenges, blockers, and environment instability. API Design Skills:
Strong understanding of RESTful services and designing for scale and reliability. Database Knowledge:
Expertise in MS SQL Server/PostgreSQL and caching techniques. AI Tool Proficiency:
Experience leveraging AI tools effectively within a development workflow. Testing Commitment:
Strong belief in and practice of thorough code testing (PHPUnit). Collaborative & Communicative:
Ability to work well within a team, share findings clearly and manage dependencies. Highly Desirable: • Experience migrating legacy PHP to Laravel. Why Join Unicity? Apply your deep technical and problem-solving skills to challenging, impactful systems. Contribute to stabilizing and modernizing a global platform during a key growth phase. Work with a collaborative team embracing new technologies. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology, Analyst, and Product Management Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Unicity International by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Back End Developer” roles.
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