Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Fullstack Software Engineer to join our dynamic product development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable web applications, with proven expertise in Laravel (PHP) for the back-end and React.js for crafting engaging front-end user experiences. Experience in the e-commerce domain is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. You will play a crucial role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining our core e-commerce platform, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Job Details

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable back-end services and APIs using Laravel (PHP).
• Build and maintain responsive, high-performance user interfaces and components with React.js.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver features efficiently within an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) framework.
• Integrate with various third-party services, including payment gateways, shipping providers, and other e-commerce tools.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of the platform.
• Contribute to database design and optimization (primarily MySQL/PostgreSQL) for large-scale e-commerce operations.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies and industry best practices to improve our development processes and product offering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and extensive experience with the Laravel framework.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and the React.js library.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining applications within the e-commerce space (e.g., product catalogs, shopping carts, checkout processes, order management, payment integrations).
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency with Git for version control.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and consumption.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Vue.js (or other modern JavaScript frameworks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing comprehensive unit/integration tests.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Remote Work
• Paid annual leave
• Full extended medical benefits
• A supportive and collaborative internal culture
• Diverse, smart, and talented co-workers
• A collaborative, fun work environment where laughing and learning to go together
• Growth opportunity to same and other roles

About Company

Bumpa

https://getbumpa.seamlesshiring.com

Bumpa is redefining commerce in Africa by building the infrastructure that is powering digitalcommerce on the continent for small business owners (SBOs).