Backend Software Engineer (PHP Laravel)

Backend Software Engineer (PHP-Laravel)
 

What you can expect
We are looking for a backend engineer to design and develop scalable, secure services using PHP and Laravel. You will build modular front-end and back-end systems, maintain real-time data feeds and APIs, and optimize code for performance. Responsibilities include implementing libraries to improve efficiency, enhancing software robustness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll also participate in design discussions, code reviews, and detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality delivery.

About the Team
Workvivo is a digital experience platform dedicated to amplifying workplace culture and fostering employee inclusion, regardless of location. Committed to customer satisfaction, Workvivo focuses on enhancing employees' working lives across diverse industries globally. As part of Zoom, an intelligent collaboration platform, Workvivo aligns with Zoom's mission to prioritise people. Which allows the enablement of meaningful connections, modern collaboration, and driving innovation in businesses and individual interactions. The Workvivo product & engineering team is a successful, dynamic engineering team developing
high quality features.

Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security.
• Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability.
• Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements.
• Optimizing Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance.
• Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products.
• Engaging in Development Processes: participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.

What we’re looking for

• Possess skills in programming languages such as PHP and HTML with exposure working on Laravel Framework.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/SaaS.
• Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns and web app design principles.
• Possess knowledge of database design, performance and SQL
• Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute in feature planning and designing
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions.
• Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous.

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Our Commitment​
We believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.