Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel)

Location : Brazil (Remote)

Our trusted high-growth healthcare technology partner is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel) to join their dynamic team. This innovative company is dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare industry through cutting-edge technology solutions.

Position Overview :

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of scalable and robust software solutions to support the company's mission and goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain innovative applications and platforms that drive business success and improve patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities :

1. Platform Development : Spearhead the development and optimization of

our EHR platform using PHP / Laravel, ensuring high performance,

reliability, and scalability.

2. Database Development : Creating database schemas that represent and

support business processes

3. API Development and Integration : Develop and maintain APIs for internal

and external use, facilitating seamless integration with other healthcare

systems and third-party services.

4. Security Compliance : Ensure the platform's compliance with healthcare

industry standards, including HIPAA, by implementing and maintaining

robust security measures and data protection protocols.

Additional Responsibilities :

1. Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices in

backend development, code review, and team collaboration.

2. Stay abreast of new technology trends and evaluate their application to

continually innovate and enhance the platform.

3. Participate in the agile development process, contributing to sprint

planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of

high-quality software.

4. Collaborate with the design team to refine the platform's user interface

and experience, implementing responsive and intuitive front-end

functionalities using modern JavaScript frameworks.

Competencies / Requirements :

1. Technical Expertise : Strong proficiency in PHP / Laravel and MySQL.

Familiarity with version control tools, preferably Git.

2. Experience : At least 5 years of experience in backend development, with a

proven track record of developing and maintaining scalable web

applications. Experience in the healthcare sector or EHR platforms is

highly desirable.

3. Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to tackle complex problems, think

analytically, and develop innovative solutions.

4. Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills,

capable of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and

stakeholders.

5. Attention to Detail : A strong focus on code quality, adherence to design

specifications, and a commitment to creating a user-friendly, secure, and

efficient platform.

Benefits :

Competitive salary to recognise and reward your achievements.

Flexible work environment.

Opportunities for professional and personal growth

Applications will only be considered with CVs submitted in English.