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Backend Engineer (PHP, API)

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Backend Engineer (PHP, API)

$80,000 - $100,000
United States
Remote position
Posted 2 days ago

Description

About The Company IQEQ is a leading service provider to the alternative asset industry. We support managers across various functions including hedge fund, private equity, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up; regulatory registration and compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support; and outsourced CFO/controller services for portfolio companies, real estate, and energy assets. Our client base continues to grow, with existing clients increasingly leveraging our broad spectrum of service offerings.

About The Role We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our development team focused on enhancing our proprietary RegTech software solutions. You will work primarily with a LAMP-based technology stack and the Symfony PHP framework to build and maintain backend microservices within an Agile environment. This is a full-time, US-based remote position with work hours aligned to Eastern Time (8am?5pm).

Responsibilities - Collaborate within a dynamic development team to drive forward PHP application development.

  • Contribute to the ongoing architecture and evolution of our software applications.
  • Translate business process specifications into efficient, modular software solutions.
  • Resolve bugs and maintain quality within an internally developed codebase.
  • Work closely with superusers to capture business requirements for new features.
  • Maintain security awareness and incorporate best practices into development.
  • Write clean, well-structured, maintainable code following OOP and SOLID principles.

Qualifications - Minimum 4 years of professional experience in modern PHP frameworks; experience with Symfony or Laravel is preferred.

  • At least 2 years working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
  • Solid understanding of microservice architecture and REST API design.
  • Proficient in OOP and SOLID design principles.
  • Experience writing automated unit tests.
  • Working knowledge of relational databases; NoSQL knowledge is a plus.
  • Familiarity with queueing systems like RabbitMQ and caching mechanisms is a bonus.
  • Comfortable with IDEs and Continuous Integration tools such as Bitbucket and Jira.
  • Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Process-oriented mindset with a focus on goals and deliverables.
  • Willingness to learn about financial compliance workflows is essential (prior knowledge is not required).

Benefits - Competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience and location.

  • Full benefits package.
  • Fully remote position with Eastern Time work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer IQEQ provide equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicant information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.