Senior Software Engineer - PHP at 2U

Summary

Implements engineering solutions and act as engineering lead to deliver on product roadmaps. Responsible for implementation and the health and operation of business domain products within your remit.

Key Role and Responsibilities

Technical

• Research, design, implement and maintain enterprise architecture.
• Work with business to clarify and define requirements.
• Responsible for the quality of code produced by team members.
• Ensure code is thoroughly tested.
• Responsible for uptime and monitoring.
• Proactively look for improvements and handle implementation.
• Responsible for the integrity of the business domain products in your charge.
• Ensure that best practices are followed.

People

• Provide feedback on technical performance.
• Assist with technical interviews.
• Coach developers through complex issues.

Management

• Communicate progress effectively with team members and business stakeholders.
• Make sure best practices are followed by team members.
• Work with juniors to break up tasks into smaller pieces.
• Drive solutions when maintenance issues arise.
• Do not over allocate work - ensure that you are able to complete assigned tasks within the allocated timeline.
• Be prudent with your time and ensure that you are only in meetings where you can add value

Business

• Understand the domain for which you are responsible.
• Work with business to understand their goals and strategy.
• Understand who our users are and what is important to them.
• Help guide business when making technical decisions.
• Manage ambiguity around tasks.

Personal

• Lead the company's values.
• Promote continuous self-improvement.

Education and Experience:

• 6 - 10 years web development experience.
• 6 years of PHP experience.
• Solid experience with object-oriented programming principles.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and RESTful API.
• Experience with EdTech Frameworks, for example, Moodle.
• Experience with Linux command-line and Git.
• Familiar with continuous integration.

Working Conditions:

• The candidate may be required to work after hours and be on support, if needed.
• High stress fast paced environment.

Management Responsibilities:

• Day to do operation
• Personal time management is important.
• Ensure that administrative tasks, e.g. CapEx tracking sheet and Jira tickets, are updated in a timely manner.