Backend Developer, Patchstack

• Do you have previous experience with PHP, Laravel and with tools such as PHPCS and PHPStan? Would you be excited to make millions of web applications more secure? Are you excited to work in a full-remote distributed company?
• Most importantly, we’re looking for a full-time team member who is an excellent communicator can grow with the rest of the team
• We’re looking for a self-disciplined professional with excellent communication skills who is fluent in the English language
• While we provide a lot of personal freedom, we’re looking for a solution-oriented person who is not afraid of challenges and is also happy to work on tasks that might not fall into everyday responsibilities
• PHP, Laravel
• Familiar with tools such as PHPCS, PHPStan
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• SQL and the ability to write performant queries
• SQL schema design, normalization
• Understanding of MVC frameworks and SPA
• Version control such as git
• Ability to write clean code that is also reusable
• A focus on security and performance
• Fluent English in both speaking and writing
• Outstanding communication skills

Desirable

• Patchstack is looking for a Backend Developer who has personal interest in web security and who can help us build modern web-based PHP applications with Laravel
• Patchstack is a cyber security company helping companies and software developers to identify & patch vulnerabilities in open-source code. We have a strong community focus with our own gamified bug bounty program called Patchstack Alliance
• You’ll be working in a fast-paced startup environment where everybody is involved in planning the direction and growth of the company
• Develop web-based PHP applications using Laravel
• Refactor existing code to meet new standards and features (PHP 8)
• Write unit tests and document features and processes
• Coordinate with other members of the team and communicate on the status of your tasks

• Great people - Work with a super passionate team with shared values
• Full remote - Prefer a sick battle-station at home or love travelling – up to you
• Personal growth - We encourage and support our team to learn something new every day
• Make an impact - Work on a product that benefits thousands and help nurture a community

Total funding: $7.3m

Cybersecurity is always getting more complex, with developers having to juggle all sorts of considerations to make sure their creations are not vulnerable to attack. Patchstack is a company that simplifies an important part of this picture, by enabling web developers to secure web apps from third-party component vulnerabilities.