Backend Software Engineer

CreditorWatch is a leading Australian data and technology company that provides businesses with access to unique data and innovative products.

Seeking a skilled backend engineer to contribute to the development of our backend architecture, microservices, and practices across multiple squads. As a technical expert, you'll collaborate with frontend teams and engineering to elevate the backend craft at CreditorWatch.

This role will involve driving cross-cutting backend initiatives, setting coding standards, leading strategic discussions, and championing backend quality across the board. You'll have the opportunity to build robust, scalable backend systems and lead by example.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in PHP, specifically Symfony framework, strong experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems design, extensive knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases), proven experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code, and solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

• Hands-on development: Write, review, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure backend code primarily in PHP using Symfony frameworks.
• Backend architecture mastery: Define and advocate for coding best practices, microservices architecture guidelines, API design principles, testing strategies, and maintainability principles across teams.
• Microservices development: Design, build, and maintain microservices that are resilient, observable, and performant. Champion service-oriented architecture principles and distributed system best practices.
• Database expertise: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models across various database technologies. Ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• AWS cloud infrastructure: Leverage AWS services to build scalable, cost-effective solutions. Work with services like EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, and other relevant AWS offerings.
• API design & integration: Create and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services. Ensure APIs are well-documented, versioned, and follow industry standards.
• Security champion: Advocate security and privacy best practices across backend applications, from secure API endpoints to safe handling of sensitive data and proper authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Observability & monitoring: Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting using analytics tools. Build observable systems that provide insights into performance, errors, and business metrics.
• Agile methodology: Work effectively in sprint-based development cycles. Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and deliver features within sprint commitments.
• Tech mentorship: Guide engineers through informal mentoring, code reviews, and pairing in writing secure, maintainable, and well-tested backend codebase. Elevate engineering thinking through high-quality feedback and modeling best practices.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in PHP, specifically Symfony framework.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
• Extensive knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases).
• Proven experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure as code.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

Quality Focus:

• Care deeply about shipping high-quality, robust, and secure backend systems.
• Deep understanding of backend security principles (authentication, authorization, data encryption, secure coding practices) and how to implement them.
• Worked on large-scale backend applications and know how to balance pragmatism with scalability.

Integration & Automation:

• Experience with integration platforms is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with analytics and monitoring tools for system observability.

We're committed to excellence through diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our fantastic culture includes open communication and rewards and recognition that include celebrations and anniversary recognitions. We're committed to growth and making a difference in the lives of our employees and customers.