Headquarters: Atlanta, GA USA
URL: https://shotflow.com

• Backend Development: Collaborate with the development team on backend architecture, framework upgrades, and new feature implementation.
• Technical Debt Management: Address technical debt by maintaining, upgrading, and enhancing our backend systems while contributing to new functionality.
• Framework Upgrades: Assist in the analysis and decision-making process regarding framework upgrades or transitions to optimize scalability and performance.
• System Optimization: Ensure backend systems are scalable, secure, and performant to handle increasing client demands.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product managers, frontend developers, and designers to align backend systems with business objectives and project goals.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Optimize the backend infrastructure and ensure smooth operation in a cloud environment (AWS).
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to code quality, best practices, and continuous improvements in backend development.
  
  

• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with PHP and frameworks like CodeIgniter (5+ years), backend architecture, web development principles, system optimization, PostgreSQL, and scaling applications in AWS or other cloud environments.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with other PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-8 years of proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of both maintaining legacy systems and delivering new functionality in an agile environment.
• Experience working on projects that have scaled significantly over time.
• This role requires excellent written and verbal English communication skills. You must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English. 
  
  

• Fully remote international team. For this specific role, you must be able to work within GMT-6 and GMT-4 time zones. Preferred locations Canada, Central or South America (EST or CET)
• An asynchronous schedule, providing more flexibility, less pressure, and a better work-life balance 
• A self-determined job with personal responsibility to move things forward, shape the processes and choose the tools you need to do your best work 
• Personalized software/hardware budget to set up your work environment 
• You’ll travel with us for team gatherings to catch up, have fun and plan our future 
  
  

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/shotflow-senior-backend-developer-php-1