Senior Software Backend Engineer
PetroApp
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cairo • Egypt
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the design and development of scalable backend services using PHP and Laravel
- Own complex backend features from design through production
- Architect and optimize transaction-heavy systems for performance and reliability
- Drive best practices in code quality, testing, and system design
- Lead and participate in code reviews
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and leadership teams on technical decisions
- Improve backend architecture, security, and observability
- Ensure backend systems support high availability and growth
- Maintain high-quality technical documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 6+ years of backend development experience
- Deep expertise in PHP and Laravel
- Knowledge of other programming languages such as Node Js, Python is a plus
- Strong experience with database design, optimization, and transactions
- Proven ability to build and scale payment or integration-heavy systems
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a passionate team.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
PHPLaravelNode JsPythondatabase designsystem optimizationtransaction managementbackend developmentcode qualitytechnical documentation
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationmentoringleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science