Junior + Backend Developer

### Description

****We are looking for a motivated Junior+ Backend Developer to join our development team.****

****As a Junior+ Backend Developer, you will work together with experienced developers to develop, maintain, and improve existing and new web projects. You will be involved in backend development, database-related tasks, debugging, integrations, and ongoing support of company projects.****

****This is a great opportunity for a developer who already has practical PHP/Laravel experience and wants to grow their technical skills while working on real-world projects.****

****Responsibilities****

- ****Develop and maintain backend functionality for company projects****
- ****Implement new features and improvements****
- ****Provide ongoing support and bug fixing for existing solutions****
- ****Write clean, readable, and reusable code****
- ****Work with databases and develop SQL queries****
- ****Integrate external APIs and third-party services****
- ****Participate in debugging and troubleshooting of applications****
- ****Work with Git and follow the team’s development workflow****
- ****Work with Linux systems and basic server-side tasks****
- ****Participate in code reviews and team discussions****
- ****Follow development tasks and priorities defined by the team lead****
- ****Learn and apply new technologies and development best practices****
- ****Communicate with other developers, QA, and other team members****

### Requirements

- ****1+ year of commercial or practical experience in web development****
- ****Good understanding of PHP****
- ****Basic to intermediate experience with Laravel****
- ****Good understanding of SQL****
- ****Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS****
- ****Experience with Git****
- ****Basic knowledge of Linux and Bash commands****
- ****Understanding of REST APIs and basic API integration concepts****
- ****Basic understanding of MVC and OOP principles****
- ****Ability to read and understand existing code****
- ****Ability to research solutions and learn new technologies independently****
- ****Attention to detail and responsible attitude toward tasks****
- ****Ability to work independently and as part of a development team****
- ****Good time-management and problem-solving skills****
- ****Intermediate English or higher****
- ****On-site work from office in Kyiv or in Tirana****

****Would be a plus****

- ****Experience with WordPress****
- ****Experience with Docker****
- ****Basic knowledge of Nginx or Apache****
- ****Experience with Laravel queues, jobs, events, and scheduled tasks****
- ****Understanding of database migrations and optimization****
- ****Experience with Linux server administration****
- ****Familiarity with PHPUnit or other testing frameworks****
- ****Experience with CI/CD****

****What we offer****

- ****Opportunity to work on real commercial projects****
- ****Mentorship and support from experienced developers****
- ****Opportunity to grow to a Middle Backend Developer****
- ****Experience with modern development tools and technologies****
- ****Interesting tasks involving APIs, databases, integrations, and automation****
- ****Friendly and collaborative development environment****