Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Remote)
About Highfive Vet:
Highfive Vet is a procurement platform for veterinary clinics with a mission to make veterinary purchasing smart & joyful. Highfive Vet Platform automates & streamlines the end-to-end purchasing workflow to save them time & money.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with exceptional leadership abilities and a strong technical background in PHP and Laravel to join our remote team. In this role, you will not only develop and maintain high-quality web applications but also guide and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and driving project success. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of backend development experience, expertise in Laravel, PHP, and React, and a proven track record of leading development teams.
About You:
You are a seasoned backend developer with extensive leadership experience. Beyond technical proficiency in PHP and Laravel, you excel at managing and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional results. Your collaborative yet decisive approach makes you a natural leader who can drive innovation and maintain high-quality standards. Experience with React and familiarity with cloud services like AWS are strong assets. You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrive in a remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and ensure seamless integration.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Define and enforce development best practices, ensuring code quality, scalability, and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while guiding the team through challenges.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving continuous improvement across the team.
Essential Qualifications:
- 5+ years of backend development experience with a focus on PHP and Laravel.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and mentoring development teams.
- Proficiency in React and experience integrating front-end components with backend services.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
- Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS) is a plus.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire and guide a remote team.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, delivering high-quality results.
What We Offer:
- Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership developmentA collaborative and innovative team culture.
- Competitive compensation.
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