Software Engineer (PHP)

Africhange (AF) is a remittance company that leverages blockchain technology and P2P exchange to offer a seamless way for Africans to send money back home.

Whether you would like to pay for a property, send funds to friends and family or pay employees, you'll need to safely send funds without stress and ridiculous charges. Africhange is the solution to your problem!

We are a safe, secure, and convenient way to send money to Africa; and because we rely on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, you can be sure that we will always offer you the best way to send money home at the best rates.

Job Overview
We are currently in search of a PHP Engineer responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well

Responsibilities

 
Design and develop scalable microservices.
 
Develop and maintain backend services in PHP to support legacy systems.
 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, design and implement solutions to improve user experience, performance and scalability of our applications.
 
Write and maintain unit tests and documentation for developed code.
 
Debug and troubleshoot issues in the production environment.
 
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback and ensure adherence to coding standards.
 
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies and best practices in backend development.
 
Investigate bugs around blockchain edge cases


 Specifications

 
BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
 
4+ years Proven software development experience in PHP
 
Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services
 
Experience in integration to third-party APIs
 
Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas
 
Attention to details
 
Strong communication skills, for effective written and verbal communication
 
Strong team player who can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders
 
Manage time effectively, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
 
Self starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
 
Organized and can prioritize effectively


What we offer

 
Fully remote opportunities under a flexible work environment
 
Competitive salary
 
Paid time-offs including paternity leave
 
Access to relevant courses/learning programs
 
Lively work environment and flat organization
 
A close-knit team with a great passion for working collaboratively
 
Performance Incentives


Additional Information
AF offers a great work experience, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics.