Senior Backend Engnieer

Job Description

Senior Backend Engineer (Laravel)- Remit Choice Limited

Who we are

Remit Choice is a secure, fast and reliable global digital payment provider, established and headquartered in the United Kingdom in 2019. The company is licensed and authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and His Majesty Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Remit Choice has swiftly expanded across Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, empowering overseas communities and fueling their economic growth. We value the efforts of millions of ex-pats with professional services and providing a smooth platform for financial transactions around the world.

About the role

Role Location:
Gujranwala, Pakistan (full-time, on-site)

The ideal candidate will have both experience working within OOP PHP and relevant MVC frameworks, preferably Laravel, and be enthused by the chance to develop solutions to enterprise-scale requirements, using a modern approach.

What you'll get to do

●      Experience with Microservices Architecture

●      Develop high-quality software design and architecture

●      Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle

●      Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code

●      Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting

●      Review and debug code

●      Perform validation and verification testing

●      Document development phases and monitor systems

●      Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technology

To succeed in this role, we think you should have

●      At least 4-6 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer

● years of experience with Laravel Framework

●      Experience in software development, scripting, and project management

●      Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic) and automated testing frameworks

●      Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude

●      Experience in the Payments/Fintech space is preferred

●      Ability to work independently

●      Excellent organizational and leadership skills

●      Demonstrable experience with OOP PHP

●      Experience Developing highly scalable APIs

●      Experience with Unit Testing/TDD

●      Experience working with SOLID principles

●      Knowledge of Typescript/Vuejs or the Statamic CMS would be a benefit

What we can offer you

A supportive work environment that fosters productivity, innovation, and collaboration.

A competitive compensation package, including salary, bonuses, benefits, and other incentives.

Flexible work hours, including flextime, and compressed workweeks to promote work-life balance.

Opportunities for career growth and advancement, including training, mentorship, and leadership development programs.

• Support for personal and professional development, such as continuing education, skill-building workshops, and access to resources and tools.
• Team-building activities, sports, events, and social gatherings to foster a sense of community and teamwork.
• Exposure to international experiences, cultures, and perspectives, including opportunities to work with diverse teams.
• Performance bonuses and rewards to incentivize exceptional work.
• Health insurance coverage for employees' medical needs.
• Company-provided accommodations for comfortable living & free meals
• Paid leave/vacation time for rest and personal pursuits.

What to expect in the hiring process

●      A preliminary phone call with the recruiter

●      A take-home design task with a Lead in our Product and Design team (for front-end roles)

●      A technical interview with a Lead in our Engineering Team

●      A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.