Job opportunity: Backend Developer

ARPM – Advanced Risk and Portfolio Management is a research and education virtual company, with resources located worldwide.
Our mission is to promote the highest standards for learning Machine Learning and Quantitative Finance.

ARPM is hiring a Backend Developer

We are seeking a Backend Developer who is passionate about backend technologies and thrives in a dynamic, high-performing environment. This is a full-time, remote position, allowing you to work from home or any other location while maintaining regular communication with the global team.

Job responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend systems for our learning management system and public website, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure functionality.
Optimize performance by refactoring and improving existing code, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and security.
Conduct regular code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices in Laravel development.
Continuously monitor and improve the security of our backend systems, staying ahead of potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Manage database operations using Laravel's Eloquent ORM and MySQL, ensuring data integrity and efficient data management.

Requirements

- Laravel: Senior-level expertise in Laravel and PHP, with a minimum of 3 years of experience:

PHP and Laravel: Deep understanding of core PHP concepts and proficient in using the Laravel framework to develop complex applications.
Eloquent ORM & MySQL: Expertise in Laravel's Eloquent ORM for efficient database operations and strong knowledge of MySQL database management.
Unit Testing: Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit tests to ensure the stability and reliability of backend systems.
Optimization: Ability to optimize application performance, focusing on load times, query efficiency, and server resource usage.
Blade: Skilled in leveraging Laravel Blade templating for dynamic content rendering and efficient UI development.
Experience with DevOps: Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and server management is required.
AWS: Experience with AWS services such as EC2, IAM, AWS Backup, CloudWatch, and ECR.

- Bonus Skills: Understanding of Front-End Technologies: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Vue.js or React.js is a plus, though the primary focus will be on backend development.

What we offer

Remote full-time work
Competitive salary package
Dynamic international environment

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form here.