Apply is hiring a Senior Backend Developer to build and scale the core systems for our platform, which empowers digital entrepreneurs. As a remote role in our fast-growing team, you will have significant ownership over the product while collaborating with cross-functional partners.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain server-side applications using PHP 8, Laravel, and MySQL.
- Build, optimize, and secure RESTful APIs for performance and scalability.
- Implement front-end features using React.js 18.2.
- Work with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks like PHPUnit, and participate in code reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers.
- Manage integrations between internal systems and AWS cloud services.
- Maintain technical documentation, database schemas, and ensure security best practices.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years as a Software Developer with a proven project track record.
- Strong knowledge of PHP 8, Laravel 9+, MySQL, and React.js 18.2 or similar frontend frameworks.
- Experience with HTML/CSS/JS, RESTful APIs, and Git.
- Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS or similar cloud platforms.
- Solid database design and optimization skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability, clear communication, and the capacity to work independently.
- Experience with PHPUnit or similar testing frameworks.
- A good understanding of web application security principles.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Nice to Have
- Experience with video/streaming protocols like WebRTC, FFMPEG, HLS, SRT, RTMP, or DRM.
- Experience with Node.js/Express and GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Redis.
- Experience with DevOps practices.
Technical Stack
- Backend: PHP 8, Laravel 9+, Node.js/Express
- Frontend: React.js 18.2, HTML/CSS/JS
- Data: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
- APIs: RESTful APIs
- Infrastructure: Docker/Kubernetes, AWS, GitHub Actions
- Testing: PHPUnit
- Media: WebRTC, FFMPEG, HLS, SRT, RTMP, DRM
Team & Environment
You will be joining a fast-growing team in a fully remote, global context. We believe in giving you ownership and the tools to shape the company's future.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid Adventure Time: An all-expenses-paid remote working trip for 3 weeks to a destination of your choice.
- Me-Days: Flexible personal days you can take whenever you need a reset.
- Fast Growth, Big Upside: More ownership, faster learning, and a chance to influence the company's direction.
- Unlimited Learning: Full access to every course and program on the NewRich platform.
- Home Office Stipend: A budget to create your ideal workspace and a new MacBook.
- Annual Retreat: A team gathering in amazing locations like Colombia.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates globally.
Apply is an equal opportunity employer.
