Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, purpose-driven business? Join our dynamic and high-performing product team within a global tech company, where your backend engineering skills will help shape platforms used by customers around the world. We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with strong PHP experience to help us evolve and modernize complex systems while contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, purpose-driven business? Our client is a dynamic and high-performing product team within a global tech company, where your backend engineering skills will help shape platforms used by customers around the world.
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with strong PHP experience to help them evolve and modernize complex systems while contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
What they Offer:
- A collaborative workspace where your ideas matter and your voice is heard
- A healthy mix of legacy systems and new development work with a 60/40 split
- A team culture that values clean code, thoughtful design, and a friendly atmosphere
Your Role:
- Design and Build: Develop backend services and APIs using modern PHP version 8.2 or higher
- Legacy Meets Greenfield: Enhance established systems while driving the development of new features
- Lead and Mentor: Conduct code reviews, support your teammates, and ensure code quality
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to bring ideas to life
- Flexible Delivery: Operate in a hybrid-agile environment not tied to strict sprints
The Tech:
- Languages and Frameworks: PHP version 8.2 or higher, PHPUnit, with a focus on Test-Driven Development
- Cloud and Infrastructure: AWS including EC2, S3, DynamoDB, and Lambda, along with Redis, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
- Frontend: Minimal exposure to JavaScript and React, which is not a primary focus for this role
Your Background:
- Proven experience in backend PHP development and solution design
- Ability to switch between refactoring legacy systems and building new applications
- Strong communication skills, capable of discussing ideas clearly and building internal relationships
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, with a preference for working openly rather than in isolation
The Team:
They promote a people-first, transparent culture where engineers are encouraged to engage, support one another, and freely share knowledge. We value curiosity, a down-to-earth approach, and a passion for what we build.
Apply Now! To find out more, please get in touch with Teresa Jordan 0273764884 for a confidential chat. To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…
