Summary
SellAnyCar.com is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop features as part of a cross-functional, product-led team in Dubai. The role includes code reviews, debugging, refactoring, application optimization, and contributing to requirements and sprint planning. Candidates should have at least three years of experience, strong PHP or Node.js skills, and hands-on experience with microservices and scalable web applications. A computer science degree or equivalent experience, Agile development knowledge, and excellent English communication skills are also required.
The posting
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Company Description
SellAnyCar are on a journey to build the future of all things automotive.
We dream big, we aim big and we drive towards our goals. This mantra is why we are market leaders, why we are scaling and why we are competing for the best talent in Dubai and the world.
We, at SellAnyCar, are looking for someone who has worked in an agile environment in a product-led organization. Top incumbents will be insanely curious and hungry critical thinkers with a real passion for technology.
If you are a self-motivated doer with a passion for solving customer problems; join us now, be part of the dream.
Job Description
- Work as part of a cross functional team to help and lead the development of new features
- Show off your code review, debugging and refactoring skills, taking advantage of every opportunity to make the codebase better
- Contribute to application improvement & optimization (through code audits, refactoring, caching, architecture changes).
- Write DRY code while using various best practices
- Help define requirements for new features and assist with Sprint planning
- Work with business stakeholders in shaping, estimating and planning new requirements
- Participate in regular showcases of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders
- Strive for continuous improvement within the team
- Passionate about building and optimizing performance
- Ability to work in an Agile and high-paced environment
- Happy to take technical leadership on project work
- Work closely with the product team
Qualifications
- BSc in computer science or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years experience
- Expert on PHP or Nodejs and hands on experience in microservices
- PHP proficiency in large, scalable web applications
- Experience with PHP frameworks ( Laravel, Symfony etc.).
- Understanding of version control systems such as GIT.
- Experience with Agile development and JIRA.
- Basic understanding of Unix commands and environments.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.