Mar 29, 2025
Engineering
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Full-time
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Melbourne
Senior Backend Engineer
We're seeking a talented and driven Backend Engineer to join UChat's dedicated team. In this position, you'll play an essential role in building and maintaining the robust backend infrastructure of our innovative SaaS chatbot platform.
You'll collaborate closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient backend solutions that power seamless user experiences.
What you will do
Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs using PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks).
Integrate and manage databases, caching layers, and other backend resources.
Implement and maintain secure, scalable system architecture.
Collaborate with the frontend team to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Perform code reviews, uphold coding standards, and mentor junior engineers.
Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
What we're looking for
PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks)
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
RESTful API development
JavaScript (Node.js), Vue.js
Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)
Git for version control
CI/CD pipeline familiarity
What we offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Flexible work hours with remote working opportunities.
Professional growth opportunities, including training and conferences.
An innovative and collaborative work environment.