Senior PHP/Laravel Developer

Are you an engineer who thrives in the dynamic, fast-paced, process-light world of startups? Do you relish the opportunity to take ownership of your work and get stuff done? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

At Gecko, we're not just building cutting-edge Ed-Tech solutions; we're fostering a culture where every team member contributes to our success. We're on a mission to empower the world's leading universities with innovative tools that drive student engagement and communication.

Your Mission

As a Software Engineer at Gecko, you'll be an integral part of our mission to revolutionise student engagement in higher education. Picture this: you'll have the chance to contribute your skills, collaborate with a talented team, and make a real difference in the world's leading universities. You’ll be at the heart of the action, crafting low-latency, high-availability, and performant software. Expect a mix of collaboration, problem-solving, and a healthy dose of experimentation.

Our Tech Playground

• Our tech stack is a Javascript (React) frontend, PHP backend, MySQL, and all running on AWS.
• This role mainly puts the spotlight on PHP, especially the Laravel and Lumen frameworks but many in our engineering team have a full-stack approach.
• We've made great progress using the latest OpenAI technology to enhance our customers' workflows and create substantial impact for them - but this is just the beginning of our AI journey.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Tech Enthusiast & Codebase Explorer: With 5+ years in the PHP field, you're ready to delve deeper into our codebase.
• Startup Pro & Chaos Champion: Experienced in small teams or startups and thrive in agile, dynamic, and flexible environments? Can deal with unknowns and possess, a "get sh*t done" mentality? Perfect!
• Rebel Coder & Growth-Oriented: You’re opinionated, open-minded, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
• Learning Mindset: If you're passionate about technology and continuous growth, we're looking for you.
• Value Teamwork: We thrive on collaboration and diversity. If you value shared success, you’ll fit right in.
• Prioritise Customers: We're committed to excellence for our customers. If you strive to understand and exceed their needs, you're essential to our team.
• Motivated by Change: If you see change as an opportunity for innovation and thrive in dynamic environments, you're the change-maker we need.
  
  

The Hard Skillz Needed

• Passionate for PHP: Solid understanding of PHP, Laravel, and Lumen. Good knowledge of MySQL. And if you’ve dabbled in Javascript, even better!
• Coding Connoisseur: You can quickly grasp new concepts and technologies. You can hit the ground running and make meaningful contributions in a short period of time.
• Startup Experience: Proven track record working in a startup or small business environment. Your experience navigating these dynamic settings will be invaluable.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of putting customers first and excelling in customer service.
• Change Embracer: Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities, and embrace change with an open mind.
• Commitment to Learning: Devoted to continuous learning and professional development, always looking for ways to grow and improve.
• Agile Aficionado: You're familiar with Agile delivery practices and thrive in a lean, dynamic environment.
• Testing Fanatic: Testing is a way of life for you—BDD, TDD, automated testing; you love it all!
• Cloud Familiarity: Experience with AWS? Appreciated, but not essential.
• Mentor Mindset: Ready to guide those earlier in their coding journey and share your experiences (both good and bad) with them.
  
  

The Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 33 days of holiday, optional compressed 4-day workweek, and flexible working arrangements.
• JFDI Attitude: We believe in getting things done within a short 34-hour workweek
• Remote Flexibility: Embrace remote working with a stellar home office setup, also including MacBook Pro and headphones of your choice.
• Workation: Take your work on the road and explore new horizons.
• Perks Galore: Private healthcare, pension, death in service, EAP, and employee discounts & benefits via Perkbox.
• Dynamic Virtual Environment: Work with some of the best in the biz in a dynamic, energetic, and super fun vibrant virtual office environment, where collaboration knows no bounds.
  
  

Ready to Join the Gecko Team

If you're ready to embrace a learning mindset, work collaboratively, prioritise customers, and thrive in a culture of change, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of Ed-Tech! You can find out more about working with us here

Using AI in Your Application

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We’re excited to see your authentic skills and experiences shine!

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