At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop microservices using PHP and Laravel in a remote, collaborative environment.
- Company: Join the UK's fastest-growing parking tech provider, making cities more livable.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement opportunities in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team transforming parking solutions with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong PHP and Laravel skills, experience with microservices and cloud technologies.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
YourParkingSpace is seeking a highly skilled and technical Senior Backend Engineer to join our innovative and forward-thinking team.
About YourParkingSpace: We are the UK’s fastest-growing parking technology provider, dedicated to making parking effortless for drivers and maximising revenue for space owners. Our on-demand marketplace connects drivers to thousands of spaces, while our comprehensive suite of B2B solutions transforms parking assets into connected mobility hubs. We are part of a global transport solutions group leading the way in making our cities more livable.
Overview of role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in PHP and Laravel to join our team and play a critical role in the development and maintenance of our microservice-based architecture. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining microservices using PHP (8.4), and other technologies such as MongoDB, GoLang, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD.
Location: Remote based in the UK.
You will be required to:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to gather requirements and design, develop, and implement microservices using PHP (Laravel).
- Write unit and integration tests using TDD best practices to ensure the reliability and stability of the code.
- Optimise and maintain MongoDB databases for efficient performance, including maintaining Atlas search indexing and utilising aggregation pipelines.
- Work with Docker to deploy and manage microservices in a scalable and containerised environment.
- Utilise AWS services for building and deploying microservices in a cloud-based environment.
- Participate in CI/CD processes, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines, to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
- Use Git for version control and collaborate with other team members to ensure effective code management.
- Collaborate with other backend engineers to identify, manage and prioritise tech-debt.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to our technology stack.
We require:
- Strong experience in PHP (8.4) and Laravel (12) development, with a deep understanding of respective concepts and best practices.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design.
- Proficiency in designing and maintaining MongoDB databases.
- Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment of microservices.
- Knowledge and experience with the core AWS services (ECS, EC2, S3, SQS).
- Proficient in using Git for version control.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work in an agile-based environment.
- Passionate about staying updated with the latest technologies and continuously improving the technology stack.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated; effective both independently and in team environments.
Ideally you will have:
- Experience developing services and/or AWS lambdas using GoLang.
- Knowledge of configuring infrastructure using Terraform.
- Knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
We offer you: ✨ Collaborative
Remote Senior Backend Engineer in Nottingham employer: YourParkingSpace
YourParkingSpace is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, allowing Senior Backend Engineers to thrive in a remote environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, ensuring our team stays at the forefront of technology. Join us in making cities more livable while enjoying the flexibility and support that comes with being part of the UK's fastest-growing parking technology provider.
