This role requires a delicate balance between software development and client interaction, ensuring that a specialist not only creates robust PHP applications but also aligns closely with client expectations and project goals.

As a Backend Developer you design, develop, test, and document advanced e-commerce solutions for one of our biggest banks in Saudi Arabia. You are working on the development of both client-specific and generic modules for Adobe Commerce and system integrations between Adobe and various ERP systems. You also participate in the development of our own tools and frameworks, designed to effectively maintain a large number of customer implementations. Our technical environment consists of Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP7. Our continuous deployment platform is built with Python.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, Develop, Test and Document advanced e-commerce solutions for our client.
• Develop integrations between Adobe Commerce and 3rd Party Products.
• Together with local team work directly with the client to understand their business needs.
• Maintain regular communication with the client to provide updates, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to project plans or functionalities.

Skills & Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as PHP Developer.
• Experienced in OOP, knowledge of design patterns.
• Experienced in the full software development cycle, from planning to deployment.
• Experience with MySQL is a must have, relational databases (RDBMS), and ORM frameworks.
• Experienced in LAMP stack (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP7).
• Strong proficiency in REST & SOAP API development.
• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and session management.
• Proficiency in Docker for containerized deployments.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to estimate/forecast time to complete specified project tasks.
• Good communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing client requirements and technology trends.
• Fluent Arabic and English.

The following experience would be advantageous:

• Expertise and experience in developing e-commerce solutions on the Adobe platform.
• Experience in a client-facing role (in any field).