Senior Backend Engineer

Role Overview

Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk) makes it easy to manage a drone program that’s safe, compliant, and reliable. Our platform consists of easy-to-use mobile apps, desktop tools, and an API that keeps teams flying safe and their data organized. Companies use Aloft to manage their fleet, fly missions, and capture data.

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Senior Backend Engineer capable of tackling advanced system problems and contributing heavily to our system architecture. They’ll need to be an experienced backend leader and problem solver, used to working at a startup, and able to lead projects that are pivotal for developing the foundation of our fleet management platform.

Role

Manage multiple projects from beginning to end
Participate in developing architecture designs, standards, and technologies
Develop endpoints and or services in partnership with other engineering teams
Implement and deliver solutions to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency
Engage in system planning and performance analysis
Maintain and improve the CI/CD processes

Requirements

5+ years of production PHP application experience (not just web development)
Deeply familiar with REST API’s and HTTP specifications
Advanced proficiency with Laravel or Symfony framework
Familiarity with database and enterprise design patterns
Extensive experience with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, PHPSpec, Behat)
Ability to move between separate projects
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus

Experience in DevOps management
Experience with automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform)
PostGIS and Geospatial operations
Experience with React

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