About the Role We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with a strong foundation in PHP, Laravel, Python, and extensive experience in API design, application security, DevOps, and modern backend architecture. This role involves not just coding but leading backend design, infrastructure planning, and collaborating across teams to bring digital products to life. Key Responsibilities - Backend Engineering & Architecture: Own major systems, design for scalability, and play a key role in our agile delivery process. - API Development & Security: Enforce best practices in application security, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and regular code security reviews. - DevOps & Infrastructure: Work closely with DevOps to ensure backend services are performant and cost-effective in AWS environments. - Project Management & Agile Delivery: Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, QA, and front-end teams to define clear deliverables and sprint goals. Requirements - Technical Skills: - 6+ years of experience in backend development roles. - Advanced knowledge of PHP (Laravel) and Python. - Expertise in REST/GraphQL API design and secure integration patterns. - Experience with application security, including vulnerability scanning and mitigation. - Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and data modeling principles. - Experience working with CI/CD, Git, and infrastructure-as-code tools. - Proficiency in AWS services and cloud cost optimization strategies. - Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and estimation techniques. - Soft Skills & Mindset: - Clear communicator who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments. - Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership. - Comfortable challenging assumptions and raising flags early in the process. - Driven by results, with a sharp eye for detail and a bias for action. - Open to feedback and dedicated to mentorship and continuous learning.