Senior Back-end Developer (PHP)

Are you a driven Senior Back-End Developer (PHP) who excels at integrating systems, managing development teams, and building solutions that balance performance, security, and scalability. You’ll be hands-on in coding and architecture while also leading projects and mentoring junior developers.

About Sharesource:

We are a BCorp company whose purpose is to democratise opportunities for individuals from developing countries. With our brand and culture empowering our partners to attract and keep the most qualified members, we share the knowledge to unleash potential and grow scaling teams for Australian and Canadian businesses.
https://www.sharesource.com.au/

What are we looking for?
As a Senior Back-End Developer (PHP), you will lead and manage small teams of developers, taking charge of complex integration projects involving SaaS platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, and Dynamics. You will architect and develop scalable solutions that integrate with these platforms while ensuring robust performance, security, and reliability. This role involves both hands-on coding and project management responsibilities, along with mentoring junior developers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to deliver top-quality results for our clients.
What are you expected to do?

1. Technical Leadership & Integration Projects

• Lead development teams on multi-developer projects, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Architect and implement complex integrations with SaaS platforms, focusing on reliability, performance, and security.

2. Software Development & Best Practices

• Develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and scalable code across multiple technologies, including AWS, Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, MySQL, and RESTful APIs.
• Adhere to coding best practices, ensuring a high standard of security and software architecture.

3. API & Webhook Management

• Design and manage APIs and webhooks to enable seamless data synchronization between systems.
• Optimize API usage to improve data handling and reduce latency.

4. Project Management

• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, estimate workload, and manage timelines and deliverables.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives to ensure consistent progress.

5. Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor junior developers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work closely with design, front-end, and client-facing teams to ensure smooth project execution.

6. Client Engagement

• Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, propose solutions, and provide regular updates.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly to ensure alignment and understanding.

You’ll be a great fit if:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in back-end development, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong background in software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and team management.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex integrations between SaaS platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce,Dynamics).
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in AWS, MySQL, RESTful APIs, Node.js, Python,Java, and PHP, with a strong understanding of system architecture and best practices.
• SaaS Experience: Familiarity with working within and integrating SaaS ecosystems, understanding API limitations and optimizing performance.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, allocate resources effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to various audiences.

Here are the benefits of joining our team:

• Competitive salary and professional development
• Collaborative client partnerships and a fun, inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for leadership, expertise, and global client exposure
• Monthly coaching, training, and career development
• Remote work flexibility 
• Engage in social impact activities and industry impact
• Achieve work-life balance and flexibility to support personal commitments
• Comprehensive HMO coverage with one free dependent 

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Why work for Sharesource?

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire hundreds of skillful individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, genders, ages, and personalities to live out our diverse culture and make a positive impact on the world!

Our 5 Values:

• Make a social impact: We balance our work for client teams and for society by constantly making a positive impact.
• Be proactive: We encourage brave thinking and continuous improvement, and drive change through action.
• Create value: We create measurable values for our stakeholders: our teams, partners, suppliers, investors, and communities.
• Be fair, open and honest: We foster equality and inclusivity in a supportive environment that embraces diversity and celebrates achievements.
• Add fun, passion and love: We prioritise fun and passion, fostering higher engagement and a positive can-do attitude.

What makes us different?

Our culture code. You will be a part of our vibrant company culture and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your opinion is respected:

• Challenged, autonomous, momentum
• Learning, growth mindset
• Lead by our values
• Heard, cared for, make good friends

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What happens after you submit your application?

The whole process takes around 4 weeks:

• There will be 3-4 interviews and a possible assessment from our client partner. You will undergo an initial interview, a culture interview, and 1-2 interviews with our cool client. This will run for about 1-2 weeks but we will let you know if we need to ramp it up. Be yourself and have fun.
• We will constantly communicate with you as to the development of your application. You can also directly communicate with us to ask us about the status of your application.
• If all goes well, we complete the reference check and provide other necessary requirements so we can offer you the job right away.

We would be grateful if you have these already:

1. Fit to Work/Health Card (Basic 5 employment medical tests)
2. NBI Clearance
3. Social IDs - PHIC, SSS, HDMF, TIN 
4. Character references with contact info

At Sharesource, we believe in the value of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and we do not discriminate based on factors such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.