What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Back End Engineer position at Musora Media?
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Job Description
Description
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Perks to working here (your benefits)
Hi, I am Robert, Director of Software Engineering at Musora. We're an online music education company with the mission to create a world where everyone can play the songs they love!
Ready to power the backbone of our platform? As a Senior Back End Engineer, you ll design, develop, and maintain the core systems that keep us running. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure APIs, optimize performance, and ensure the reliability of our mission-critical services.
Ready to power the backbone of our platform? As a Senior Back End Engineer, you ll design, develop, and maintain the core systems that keep us running. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure APIs, optimize performance, and ensure the reliability of our mission-critical services.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Back-End Development
- Develop and maintain back-end services and APIs using PHP (Laravel).
- Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure seamless integration and quality.
System Optimization
- Optimize performance and scalability for growing user bases.
- Implement security best practices and troubleshoot back-end issues.
Collaboration
- Work with product teams to deliver solutions and maintain code quality.
- Participate in code reviews and agile workflows.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies and enhance workflows.
- Document processes to ensure team alignment and knowledge sharing.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience
- 5 years of professional back-end development experience.
- Proven experience delivering scalable, reliable, and secure applications.
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of PHP (Laravel) or similar back-end languages/frameworks.
- Expert knowledge of relational databases (MySQL) and query optimization.
- Experienced with RESTful API design and integration.
- Experienced in automated testing and test-driven development.
- Version control experience (Git) and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- A detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and development.
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and adopting new technologies.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.
- Ability to exhibit the Company's Core Values: Empathy, Passion, and Grit.
Bonus if you have:
- Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks for front-end integration.
- Experience with mobile app development in React Native.
- Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
Perks to working here (your benefits)
- Extended Benefits. Health, Prescriptions, Dental, Mental Health Support and Vision Benefits for full-time/permanent positions - we care about our employees and we want to make sure YOU have the benefits you need to stay healthy and well.
- Paid time off - we understand and value the importance of rest and recovery and that includes time away from work!
- Career Growth. You re joining a growing team and company with ambitious goals.
- Learning & Development. We encourage our team to develop their unique strengths, offering Gallup-Clifton Strengths coaching and workshops, along with tailored education opportunities.
- Onsite Amenities and Events. Onsite parking, on-site gym, and events! Be a part of a fun-loving team!
- Onsite SNACKS, beer/kombucha fridge, coffee/tea and more! We want to make sure you stay fuelled throughout the day!
- Casual dress. We want you to feel comfortable when you work. No need to wear a business suit [unless you want to].
- Flexible work. Work on-site at our Abbotsford, BC, Canada head office, remote, or in a hybrid environment (role dependant). Please note that hybrid roles will require weekly office presence.
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