Senior Backend Engineer
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- Develop RESTful and Micro services for our backend management services using the Laravel PHP framework and Python.
- Design, code, and debug applications to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Write well-designed, efficient, and testable code while ensuring standards compliance.
- Test, maintain, refactor, and optimize existing software for improved functionality.
- Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the performance and scalability of existing software.
- Integrate the backend system with various external APIs by writing appropriate classes.
- Troubleshoot and fix technical issues as they arise.
- Assist in data standardization and clean up using both manual and automated methods.
- Produce technical designs and documentation at different levels of detail.
Requirements
- Technical ownership experience in managing projects or large features in complex environments.
- 5+ years of PHP experience, with a focus on Laravel and Python.
- Must have experience in PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL or MongoDB to be considered.
- Experience with AWS and/or GCP with a good understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
- Proficiency in building and interacting with RESTful APIs.
- Demonstrated experience in working hands-on with ElasticSearch (indexing).
- Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams (PMs, Designers, Data, Marketers).
- Clear technical communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Conflict resolution and constructive feedback.
- Thrive in highly ambiguous business environments.
- Analytical thinking & structured problem solving.
- Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and technologies.
- Ability to work during Eastern Standard Time hours (9 am to 5 pm).
- Must be open to traveling to Berlin, CT for occasional onsite meetings.
Benefits
- Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
- Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
- Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PHPLaravelPythonPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLMongoDBRESTful APIsElasticSearchAWS
Soft Skills
technical ownershipclear technical communicationconflict resolutionconstructive feedbackanalytical thinkingstructured problem solvingadaptabilitycollaborationproblem solvingthrive in ambiguity