[Job Vacancy] Software Engineer (PHP) at Africhange Technologies Limited

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Africhange (AF) is a remittance company that leverages blockchain technology and P2P exchange to offer a seamless way for users in Canada to send money to Nigeria. Our platform and process are crypto and P2P powered, and our aim is to transform the way people send money to Africa and though currently only serving users in Canada and Nigeria, we are determined to extend operations to all African countries.

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 from Canada to Nigeria; 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer (PHP)

Location: RemoteDepartment: Tech & ProductEmployment type: Permanent (Full-time)

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.
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
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.

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
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
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

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
A close-knit team with a great passion for working collaboratively

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply