Senior Backend Software Engineer

About us

We are FrontPoint — a fast-growing product and outsourcing IT company focused on innovation, efficiency, and great teamwork.
Our expertise spans marketplaces, networking, fintech, and real estate solutions.
We value minimum bureaucracy, maximum efficiency, and a friendly atmosphere.

We are expanding our team and looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join an ongoing project for our international partner in the real estate domain (Dubai) — developing a powerful, all-in-one CRM for real estate teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend features and APIs using PHP (Laravel).

• Build scalable and secure backend services with a focus on performance and reliability.

• Collaborate with Front-End, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver high-quality product features.

• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies.

• Work with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) — design schemas, optimize queries, ensure data consistency.

• Use Docker and containerized environments for efficient deployments.

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following engineering best practices.

• Conduct code reviews, mentor teammates, and contribute to improving the overall backend architecture.

• Track tasks and progress using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

• Collaborate with third-party services and APIs when required.

Requirements (Must-Have)

• 6+ years of experience in software development.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PHP (Laravel) and modern backend practices.

• Strong understanding of REST API design and implementation.

• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.

• Solid knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including performance optimization.

• Experience using Swagger/Postman for API testing and documentation.

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (Bitbucket, GitHub).

• English — Upper-Intermediate+, for daily communication with international teams.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Vue.js / Nuxt 3 or other front-end frameworks.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform / Cloud Run.

• Basic understanding of Node.js and microservices architecture.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

• Comfortable working in Linux CLI environments.

Desired Qualities

• Cares deeply about code quality and long-term maintainability.

• Demonstrates ownership and initiative.

• Strives for clean, scalable, and performant solutions.

• Collaborative, communicative, and detail-oriented.

• Shares knowledge and helps teammates grow.

We offer

• Hybrid work format (During the probation period — 4 days in the office / 1 day remote.After successfully completing the probation period — 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.)
• Competitive salary based on experience and performance.
• Opportunity to work on a real-world client project with international exposure.
• A transparent environment with open communication and minimal bureaucracy.
• 25 paid vacation days + 5 additional days off.
• AllSports Program — reimbursement for sports and fitness activities.
• Professional growth and participation in the full delivery cycle.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Work in a modern and comfortable office, equipped with up-to-date hardware.
• Snacks, tea, sweets, and regular corporate events to keep the atmosphere friendly and motivating.

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