closed vacancy PHP Developer (Remote - Australia Based)

Ovatu Pty Ltd
Posted 4 years ago A$90k - 120k (Australian Dollars)
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This PHP Developer role is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our awesome Managing Director, developing a product which is incredibly exciting, rewarding and with enormous growth potential! 

We love problem solvers who think out of the box. So if that’s you, read on…

The Role:

  • Development of new and updated Ovatu Manager features

  • Create and update REST API endpoints to support new and updated features to our web and mobile apps

  • Deploying code via CI/CD into Kuberneteson AWS EKS

  • Decommissioning of redundant code from codebase

  • Eventual migration of codebase from Yii 1.1 to Yii 2.0

  • Designing of database (MySQL) schema to support new and updated features

  • Continuous code optimisation and improvements

  • Investigation and implementation of bug fixes

  • Technical support to our Customer Success Team

  • Developing a testing methodology to ensure all products meet our high-quality standard

  • Other ad hoc work and assisting the rest of the team

Skills and Experience:

  • 3 years PHP 7+ experience

  • Strong understanding of code management tools (ie. Git, Github)

  • Solid experience with Linux and docker (Kubernetes a bonus)

  • Experience in the Yii framework (version 1.1 and 2.0)

  • Experience creating and working with REST web services

  • Experience with MySQL

  • Experience and ability to write clean, tested, reusable code

  • Excellent communication and time management skills

  • Superior attention to detail

  • An easy going, cheerful personality

  • A passion for new and emerging technologies

  • Desire to learn new things and get your hands dirty

  • Autonomous, with plenty of initiative, but also able to work in a team, take direction and appreciate feedback

  • Driven to produce a very high standard of work

  • Based in Australia

Perks:

  • Career progression, grow with our company as we grow! Come on the journey with us!

  • Relaxed company culture that truly understands that you need to have balance in life.

  • Flexible working arrangements. Work mostly from home, with occasional travel to Berry, NSW.

  • ‘Work from home’monthly stipend (in addition to salary)

  • Flexible hours, we’re happy to negotiate working hours, 9-5 is not a requirement! Night owl? No problems!

To apply for this role, please email a bespoke cover letter to Ula at ula@ovatu.com, answering the questions below. Applicants must be willing to perform a short code test.

  • Describe your most relevant work experience?

  • Why do you want to work at Ovatu?

  • How would you contribute to improving the Ovatu platform?

  • Where are you located?

  • Please provide examples of your work in a public repository (ie GitHub)