Backend Engineer

Whalar is seeking a backend software developer with a minimum of 4+ years of experience to join their team. The role involves writing robust and maintainable code, contributing to the growth of their microservices architecture, and integrating third-party services. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of REST APIs, web service architecture, and experience using Symfony or Laravel frameworks. Additionally, knowledge of Docker, AWS, and code analyzer tools is preferred. Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset are also important for this role.

• Follow agile methodologies
• Write robust, reliable and maintainable code
• Align with the product team to achieve the best solution
• Contribute to growing the microservices architecture
• Integrate third-party services
• Enhance the data ingestion infrastructure
• Improve the security of the systems
• Create technical documentation
• Work towards improving Data-Driven products
• Collaborate with the Data Science team
• Help measure the success of the products

• Minimum of 4+ years of backend software development experience (i.e. PHP, C++, Python, Java, Golang, C#, etc.)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
• Solid knowledge of REST APIs and web service architecture
• Proven experience using best practices (SOLID, Clean code, TDD)
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Experience using Symfony or Laravel frameworks
• Experience using Docker and AWS
• Experience using code analyzer tools (phpstan, phpmd, sonar, etc)
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Bonus points for experience with PHP 7.4+ and Symfony or Laravel frameworks, RabbitMQ or Kafka, knowledge of Python or NodeJS, and experience with Elasticsearch
• Soft skills: self-organizer, good communicator, problem solver, curious by nature with attention to detail, a contributor

• Remote working option
• Flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences
• Company-wide yearly bonus
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Monthly telework allowance
• Professional development stipend
• Home office allowance
• English language classes
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Fwrd personal development App subscription
• Volunteer Days
• Social Programs
• 4.5 day work week
• Equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination policy