Senior Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel / Go-lang) Remote at YourParkingSpace

WHO ARE YOURPARKINGSPACE?

YourParkingSpace has a mission, to change the way the world parks. We see a world where parking is seamlessly integrated into our journey through the use of smart technology.

From stress-free parking to convenient EV charging, we provide drivers with a seamless experience that saves them money and opens up a world of parking spaces they never knew existed.

For homeowners, businesses, and landlords we provide a comprehensive parking management solution that streamlines operations, maximises utilisation and enhances profitability.

With over 8 million users, and hundreds of thousands of spaces across the UK and beyond, we have been named in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 as one of Britain’s fastest-growing tech companies and are the UK’s fastest growing direct operator of car parks, strengthening our position as the go-to business for car park operations.

Our recent acquisition by the leading global parking solutions provider, Flowbird, means it is as an exciting time to join us, as we start our next phase of growth! 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in both Go-lang and PHP (Laravel) to join our team and play a critical role in our transition from a monolith to microservices architecture. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining microservices using Go-lang, PHP (8.0, 8.1, and/or 8.2), and other technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to gather requirements and design, develop, and implement microservices using Go-lang and PHP (Laravel).
• Write unit and integration tests using TDD best practices to ensure the reliability and stability of the code.
• Optimize and maintain databases, including MySQL and MongoDB, for efficient performance.
• Work with Docker to deploy and manage microservices in a scalable and containerized environment.
• Utilize AWS services for building and deploying microservices in a cloud-based environment.
• Participate in CI/CD processes, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines, to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Use Git for version control and collaborate with other team members to ensure effective code management.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to our technology stack.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong experience in both Go-lang and PHP (Laravel) development, with a deep understanding of their respective concepts and best practices.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and experience in transitioning from monolith to microservices.
• Proficiency in designing and maintaining databases, including MySQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment of microservices.
• Knowledge of AWS services for building and deploying microservices in a cloud-based environment.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD processes, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Proficient in using Git for version control.
• Familiarity with other relevant technologies such as PHP 8 (8.0, 8.1, and/or 8.2) and CI/CD tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile-based environment.
• Passionate about staying updated with the latest technologies and continuously improving the technology stack.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 24 days annual leave + this increases after 3 years, with one extra day added each year (maximum 3 additional days) 
• Birthday off 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
• Learning and Development opportunities 
• Volunteering and fundraising for our chosen charity 
• Mental health and wellbeing support 
• Cycle to work and tech scheme 
• Working in a company where there are no limits! If you work hard and want to achieve big things, this is the place for you.