Software Development Engineer III - PHP / Full Stack

Job Summary :

As an SDE3, you will be a technical leader within your team, responsible for driving the design and implementation of complex software systems. You will play a crucial role in shaping our technical roadmap, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. This role requires deep technical expertise in both PHP and Python, a strong understanding of architectural patterns like MVC, and proficiency with modern web frameworks and database technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

• System Design & Architecture : Lead the design and architecture of highly scalable, reliable, and performant backend systems and microservices. Make informed technical decisions, considering trade-offs and long-term system health.
• Full-Stack Development (Backend Focus) : Develop robust and efficient backend solutions using PHP and Python.
• PHP : Design and implement complex features leveraging PHP, with a strong emphasis on MVC (Model-View-Controller) architectural patterns to ensure modular, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Python : Develop high-performance APIs and services using Python, with demonstrated proficiency in either Flask or FastAPI.
• Database Management : Design, optimize, and manage database schemas for both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) databases. Optimize complex queries and ensure data integrity and performance.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Provide technical guidance, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor SDE1 and SDE2 engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Code Quality & Best Practices : Champion clean code principles, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) practices. Identify and address technical debt proactively.
• Problem Solving & Debugging : Independently analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across various layers of the application.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate closely with product managers, QA engineers, and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver features effectively.
• Performance & Optimization : Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to optimize system response times, resource utilization, and overall scalability.

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