Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel)

Patchstack Is Hiring a Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel).

 

 

 

Do you have extensive previous experience with PHP, Laravel and with tools such as PHPCS and PHPStan? Would you be excited to make millions of web applications more secure? Are you excited to work in a full-remote globally distributed company?

 

Patchstack is looking for a Backend Developer who has personal interest in web security and who can help us build modern web-based PHP applications with Laravel.

 

 

 

Patchstack is a cyber security company helping companies and software developers to identify & patch vulnerabilities in open-source code. We have a strong community focus with our own gamified bug bounty program called Patchstack Alliance.

 

 

 

Most importantly, we’re looking for a full-time team member who is an excellent communicator can grow with the rest of the team.

 

 

 

What we do:

 

We provide a SaaS solution to detect and virtually patch plugin vulnerabilities.

We run a community-driven bug bounty platform (Patchstack Alliance) to nurture a community of independent security researchers behind the WordPress ecosystem.

We maintain an open and free WordPress vulnerability database

We provide professional code review and security auditing to WordPress plugins 

 

 

Who are we looking for?

 

We’re looking for a self-disciplined professional with excellent communication skills who is fluent in the English language.

 

You’ll be working in a fast-paced startup environment where everybody is involved in planning the direction and growth of the company.

 

While we provide a lot of personal freedom, we’re looking for a solution-oriented person who is not afraid of challenges and is also happy to work on tasks that might not fall into everyday responsibilities.

 

 

 

Day-to-day tasks include:

 

Develop web-based PHP applications using Laravel

Refactor existing code to meet new standards and features (PHP 8)

Write unit tests and document features and processes

Coordinate with other members of the team and communicate on the status of your tasks

 

 

Requirements:

 

Timezone: EEST (+/- 2 hours)

PHP, Laravel

Familiar with tools such as PHPCS, PHPStan

Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript

SQL and the ability to write performant queries

SQL schema design, normalization

Understanding of MVC frameworks and SPA

Version control such as git

Ability to write clean code that is also reusable

A focus on security and performance

Fluent English in both speaking and writing

Outstanding communication skills

 

 

Would be helpful:

 

Good understanding of Vue.js, NuxtJS, AWS, Python

Previous experience working as a developer

Previous experience working in a remote team

Knowledge about WordPress and other PHP-based content management systems

Industry certifications

 

 

What we can offer:

 

Highly impactful work

No corporate environment

Paid training for work-related personal development

Paid vacations (35 days a year)

Full-time telecommuting in a globally distributed team

Co-working space membership or WFH equipment for home-office

Fitness club or a local gym membership

Competitive salary 

Awesome team members!

 

 

How to apply?

 

To apply for the backend developer position at Patchstack, please submit your CV and cover letter here.