Back End Engineer

**About Stranger Soccer**

We are seeking a skilled Back End Engineer with experience in AWS, PHP, and NodeJS. You will design, develop, and maintain back-end systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement server-side logic, maintain APIs and Websites using PHP and NodeJS.
- Optimize AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, backup system, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements.
- Ensure security and data protection.
- Conduct performance tuning and backend process automation.
- Participate in code reviews and stay updated with industry trends.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Back End Engineer or similar role.
- 3+ years of experience in back-end development.
- Strong proficiency in PHP and NodeJS.
- Extensive AWS experience (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Beanstalk, API Gateway).
- Experience developing websites/APIs from scratch to deployment.
- Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and Linux environments.
- Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., React / Next JS).
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.

**Other**
- 10-20 hours a week, with the possibility of growing into a full time role
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Position will be virtual with occasional travel to Singapore.

**To apply