Backend Developer

Key responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing quick improvements for SEO (both backend/frontend).
• Assisting other teams in implementing SEO-related tasks.
• Reviewing SEO-related code changes made by other teams.
• Participating in product-related tasks of other teams when necessary.
• Supporting and improving the functionality of Slack bot that check for SEO errors on website pages.

Required experience

• Extensive experience with modern PHP (we use PHP 8.0), with the ability to leverage the strengths of the language.
• Ability to design and optimize relational databases (we use MySQL).
• Experience with React, the ratio among backend/frontend tasks would be around 80 to 20 respectively.
• Capability to manage projects independently, from design to release and support.
• Skill in estimating deadlines, promptly flagging issues, and focusing on results.
• Understanding of which tasks can be solved "quickly" and which require a more "perfect" solution.
• Experience in optimizing PHP applications under load.
• Knowledge of design patterns in OOP and FP, with a focus on React/Redux applications. Architectural thinking and an understanding of SOLID principles.
• Strong understanding of JS (ES2019 specification) and TypeScript.
• Understanding web application debugging and profiling using Chrome DevTools.
• At least B2 level of English.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-load projects that have a long development history.
• Experience working with Yii2.
• Experience sending analytical data to services/storage (ClickHouse).
• Experience working with search systems (Elasticsearch).
• Experience delivering large-scale video content.

We offer

• Freedom for all. Work remotely or at a co-working place of your choice in your favourite band t-shirt.
• Creativity every day. Make inspiring products for musicians, artists, and creators — no day is the same.
• Impactful work. Influence the future of the music industry and change the lives of millions worldwide.
• Work set up. Get a generous allowance for work equipment and co-working spaces (for those not in Cyprus).
• Growth and development. Receive specialized training, language lessons, conferences, and learning materials.
• Team well-being. Access to therapy whenever you need it and assistance in difficult life circumstances.