Job description

Foxbox Digital is an award-winning digital product agency, headquartered in Chicago. We partner with clients ranging from start-ups to mid-sized businesses and everyone in between to design, develop, and deliver successful digital experiences.

We're a remote-first team of associates located in the United States and LATAM regions. Our mission is rooted in continuously engaging and assembling tech-enthusiasts together to build our global team.

Summary

The Web Engineer is responsible for bringing creativity and agility to make an immediate impact to help Foxbox clients build indispensable products. You will be contributing to the growth and evolution of our clients existing PHP web application. You will play a key role in integrating systems, implementing new features, and enhancing the overall performance of the product. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior developers and cross-functional teams to ensure the application remains robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a high-performance PHP Laravel web application with a focus on quality, scalability and security.
Assist in mapping out the future state of the product by identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements.
Write and maintain unit tests using PHPUnit to ensure code reliability and facilitate smooth deployments.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and client meetings, actively seeking feedback to improve relationships and development processes.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software to improve functionality and performance.
Ensure best practices for security and data protection solutions within the system architecture.
Stay up to date with backend development trends and technologies, evaluating multiple solutions and assessing trade-offs to make informed decisions.
Collaborate with stakeholders, distilling complex technical concepts into clear, actionable work items.
Accurately log billable and non-billable hours daily to support project tracking and client billing.

Identifies opportunities to collaborate with other team members across Foxbox.

Requirements

Who You are:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
3+ years of experience in PHP development.
Proficient in the Laravel framework and its ecosystem.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
Experience with relational databases like MySQL and ORM frameworks such as Eloquent.
Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with PHP testing frameworks, particularly PHPUnit, to ensure robust and reliable code.
Proficiency in systems integration, including working with RESTful APIs and third-party services.
Demonstrated ability to analyze existing products, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
Comfortable developing backend features and implementing frontend UIs based on mockups.
Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
Prior experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is required.
Fluency in English is a must.

Benefits

Technologies we use:

Backend: PHP (Laravel), MySQL, RESTful APIs, Docker, Microservices
Frontend: JavaScript, React.js, Vue.js, React Native, HTML, CSS
Other: Git, PHPUnit, Cloud Platform(AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies

Why Foxbox Digital

We offer continuous training and growth opportunities
Remote-first environment with a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Opportunity to work on a project that directly impacts business success.
You are part of a multicultural and collaborative team that is constantly growing.
Don’t be afraid to break things; we encourage risk-takers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Foxbox Digital is an LGBT company certified by the Illinois and National LGBT Chambers of Commerce. We are committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams to continue building the digital revolution.

Foxbox is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all and team members with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Foxbox are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Foxbox will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Foxbox encourages applicants of all ages.

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