Backend Engineer – Internal Systems, Restaurant Platform

First Table

Backend Engineer focused on internal systems for a technology-driven restaurant platform, improving operations with integrations and automations across teams.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeQueenstown • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong backend development capabilities with a focus on PHP, API integrations, and relational databases. Proficient in building internal systems and automations that enhance operational efficiency and data accessibility.

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Backend DevelopmentPHP ExperienceAPI IntegrationRelational Database ManagementCloud Platform Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentPHPAPI IntegrationSQLData Pipeline CreationReporting Tool DevelopmentSystem DesignAutomation DevelopmentData Accessibility ImprovementTechnical Architecture

Tools & Technologies

BrazeAWS

Industry Keywords

Customer EngagementRestaurant ManagementOperational DashboardsWorkflow AutomationData Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPHPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building internal systems, automations, integrations and restaurant-facing tools
Creating workflows and automations that remove manual processes
Developing integrations between internal and third-party systems
Supporting and extending the customer engagement platform (Braze)
Building reporting and operational dashboards
Improving data accessibility for non-technical teams
Creating data pipelines and reporting tools
Supporting experimentation and customer engagement initiatives
Building systems that help teams make better decisions
Working with product and commercial teams to unlock new insights
Building tools that help restaurants get more value from First Table
Improving restaurant onboarding, reporting and management workflows
Developing and maintaining backend services and APIs
Contributing to architecture and technical design decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong backend development experience
Commercial PHP experience
Experience working with APIs and integrations
Good understanding of relational databases and SQL
Experience designing maintainable systems and services
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements