Optimum7.com · 9 hours ago
Backend Developer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expOptimum7 is a marketing-focused digital agency driven by a relentless pursuit of growth and innovation in eCommerce and digital marketing. They are seeking a talented Senior Backend Developer with expertise in modern PHP ecosystems and cloud-native architectures to deliver cutting-edge eCommerce solutions for international customers.
E-CommerceReputationSEOSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend systems and microservices architectures
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for seamless integrations
Implement AI/ML-powered features and integrate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.) into eCommerce solutions
Integrate databases and third-party services across different platforms using modern API standards
Optimize application performance, implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached), and ensure system scalability
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues on client systems with a focus on reliability and uptime
Work with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
Implement security best practices, including authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT), data encryption, and OWASP guidelines
Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to technical decision-making
Qualification
Required
PHP: Min 6+ years (PHP 8.2+)
Laravel: Min 4+ years (Laravel 10/11+)
JavaScript/TypeScript: Min 3+ years
Proficiency in MySQL/PostgreSQL and query optimization
Experience with RESTful API and GraphQL development
Strong knowledge of Git and version control workflows (GitFlow, trunk-based)
Experience with Docker and containerization
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Understanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Redis Queue, Amazon SQS)
Knowledge of caching mechanisms (Redis, Varnish)
Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Linear, ClickUp)
Excellent communication skills in English
Preferred
Experience with headless commerce architectures
Knowledge of eCommerce platforms APIs: Shopify (Hydrogen/Oxygen), BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento/Adobe Commerce
Experience with AI/ML integrations and working with LLM APIs
Familiarity with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Vercel Functions)
Knowledge of search engines: Elasticsearch, Algolia, Meilisearch
Experience with event-driven architecture and CQRS patterns
Understanding of observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Sentry)
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi)
SEO fundamentals and performance optimization (Core Web Vitals)
CSS/Tailwind knowledge for full-stack collaboration
Experience with automated testing (PHPUnit, Pest, Cypress)
Company
Optimum7.com
We’re a passionately curious group of strategists, writers, programmers, designers and technophiles who like big, actionable ideas.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Duran Inci
CEO
Gabriella Figueroa
Partnerships Manager
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