Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Workvivo in the United Kingdom.

This role offers the opportunity to design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems for a leading digital experience platform. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work on both backend and front-end components, maintaining real-time data feeds, APIs, and optimizing code for performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to architecture decisions, and participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality delivery. This position allows you to influence feature design, implement best practices, and support the expansion of a dynamic, user-focused platform. You will join a globally distributed team, working in a hybrid environment, and contribute to projects that enhance workplace culture and engagement.

Accountabilities

• Design and develop robust backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance
• Build modular, reusable, and efficient front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and maintainability
• Maintain real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering
• Optimize code and implement libraries to enhance software robustness and overall system performance
• Collaborate with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other engineers to deliver user-centric solutions
• Participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis for high-quality software delivery

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly with hosted web applications or SaaS
• Strong skills in PHP, HTML, and experience working with the Laravel framework
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, unit testing, design patterns, and web application design principles
• Knowledge of database design, SQL performance optimization, and version control tools
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Familiarity with React and React Native, AWS Lambda or Firebase, OAuth or JWT, Redis, and testing frameworks such as Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium is advantageous
• Ability to contribute to feature planning, system design discussions, and architecture decisions
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for hybrid and remote work environments

Benefits

• Hybrid or remote work options with flexibility to balance professional and personal priorities
• Opportunities to contribute to a platform that enhances workplace culture and employee engagement globally
• Access to a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic engineering team
• Professional growth and opportunities to influence product design and architecture
• Comprehensive benefits package promoting physical, mental, and financial well-being
• Engagement in a mission-driven, fast-paced, and innovative environment