Senior Backend Engineer

Unicity International • Provo, UT

297d

About The Position

Unicity is dedicated to developing innovative, science-based products and programs that promote metabolic health and improve the quality of life for people everywhere. For over 30 years, Unicity has been dedicated to developing high-quality products that contain the vital nutrients your body needs. With the proper process, cutting-edge technology, and a mission to Make Life Better, Unicity is paving the way for a better tomorrow. Unicity was founded with a bold mission to make healthy living a reality in an on-the-go world. Unicity's business model is person to person sales which has given a personal touch to our sales and growth. Unicity currently has offices in Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, plus many more globally! This job will be located in Las Vegas, NV and/or Provo, UT.

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: Senior-level experience with a history of successful projects.
• Laravel Expertise: 5+ years of experience developing with PHP, specifically Laravel 10+. Experience with migrating legacy PHP applications to Laravel is highly desirable.
• Additional Languages: Experience with Node.js, JavaScript, or TypeScript is welcomed.
• API Design and Architecture: Strong understanding of API design principles, RESTful services, and experience contributing to API architecture decisions. Experience with microservices architectures is a plus.
• Queueing: Experience and familiarity with queuing (Laravel Horizon, AWS SQS, or similar).
• Access Management & Security: Experience implementing access management and security protocols (OAuth, JWT).
• Data Handling: Proficient in handling customer data, search functionality, and payment processing.
• E-commerce Systems: Experience with subscription-based, auto-shipped order systems.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Capable with Docker (and/or Kubernetes).
• Database Proficiency: Expertise with MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, and caching services.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with CI/CD (e.g., Travis CI, GitHub Actions).
• Development Tools: Proficient with Git, Postman, and modern IDEs.
• Monitoring & Logging: Experience with logging and monitoring tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Project Ownership: Take complete ownership of backend projects, managing them from conception through deployment to ensure they meet business objectives and deadlines.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pair programming or mob programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently and collaboratively.
• Mentorship: Experience mentoring junior developers or providing technical guidance is a plus.
• Project Involvement: Participate in all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Technical Communication: Define and convey technical and design requirements.
• Support & OnCall: Able to participate in 24/7 support of critical systems and infrastructure.
• Solution Implementation: Design and implement high-quality, business-enhancing solutions.
• Coding Standards: Adhere to coding standards and best practices, especially within Laravel.
• Debugging & Testing: Troubleshoot, debug, and rigorously test applications.
• Emergency Support: Be available for on-call or emergencies when necessary.
• Team Support: Mentor and support team members.
• Security Focus: Implement robust security measures and data protection strategies.
• Optimization: Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and flexibility.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Agile Participation: Engage actively in meetings and Agile ceremonies.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and other benefits that begin within a month
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous vacation allowance in addition to company paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Substantial company product allowance
• Reimbursement for internet, cell phone and gym/wellness activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers