Senior PHP Software Developer

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Who are WebBeds?

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels, transfers, tours, activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences. Our Products range from a Retail Online platform, Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) – an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out?

1. We are a wholesale global travel organization
2. We have 1500+ people speaking 50+ languages in 120+ cities across 50+ countries
3. We partner with over 430,000 properties in more than 15,000 destinations
4. We work with more than 44,000 travel companies in 139 source markets
5. We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking

What will you do on your journey with WebBeds?

As a Senior Software Developer at WebBeds, you'll play a pivotal role within our self-managed delivery team, driving the development of sophisticated software solutions that align with our technical vision and business goals, embracing our core values of Trust, Teamwork, and Technology. Leveraging your extensive experience and technical expertise, you'll contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior team members, and provide critical insights to shape our technology landscape.

Key elements to the role include:

1. Lead technical discussions within the self-managed delivery team, contributing insights during user story definition, planning sessions, and stakeholder interactions through collaboration, communication, and leading by example.
2. Design and develop complex software solutions that adhere to WebBeds' technical standards and meet business requirements, demonstrating mastery of software development principles and fostering innovation.
3. Provide mentorship to junior team members, nurturing their progress and enriching the team's overall skills.
4. Drive architectural decisions, contributing to the evolution of WebBeds' technology stack and ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
5. Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as QA engineers, product owners, and business analysts, to ensure smooth integration of development work.
6. Implement coding best practices, adhering to design patterns, SOLID principles, and security practices.
7. Participate in code reviews, promoting a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
8. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing software solutions for performance and reliability.
9. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements to continually enhance your skills and contribute to technical innovation.
10. Inspire and lead by example, fostering a security-first mindset and influencing the team to prioritize security in all development activities.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development.
2. Proven software development experience in PHP (3+ years of working experience).
3. Experience with Laravel PHP Framework is a plus.
4. Good programming skills (design patterns, algorithms).
5. Proficient level at key OOP concepts in PHP.
6. Proficient level at clean coding concepts, with special focus on SOLID.
7. Good knowledge of relational databases (MySQL): writing complex queries, optimizing query execution, schema definition.
8. Good knowledge of web services is a plus (REST, SOAP).
9. Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. A self-driven, growth-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
11. A collaborative team player, comfortable within a self-organized team structure and embracing shared responsibilities.
12. Aligned with our motto: Build it, Ship it, Support.

Why choose us as your next destination?

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

Internationally skilled group of experts from all around the globe. Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change. Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities. Culture built on collaboration, empowerment, and innovation.

Find out more about the WebBeds business at www.webbeds.com - #LI-Hybrid