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LastPass is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP):
As a Senior PHP Engineer, you will collaborate with an Agile development team to build and enhance a product that serves over 5 million active users. You will take full ownership of critical features and continuously improve them to help secure the digital lives and workspaces of our customers.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and delivering high-quality, maintainable code
- Taking full ownership throughout all stages of the development lifecycle – including planning, design, development, deployment, and maintenance
- Debugging and troubleshooting issues to support and enhance the user experience
- Actively contributing to team discussions with an ownership mindset – leading conversations in meetings, adhering to and promoting coding standards and industry best practices, and continuously learning new techniques
- Proactively sharing knowledge, reviewing pull requests, discussing technical implementations, mentoring team members, and contributing ideas to improve the product
If you are passionate about complex problem solving and motivated by scale, then this is the role for you!
Who will you work with?
- You will collaborate closely with Agile teams focused on the development and maintenance of backend systems
- You will work alongside engineers, product managers, and designers to shape the future of the product by defining effective strategies for software verification, empowering the Scrum team to deliver high-quality solutions
- You will also engage with the support team to assess and prioritize incoming issues, helping to resolve customer problems swiftly and effectively
What are some of the exciting challenges you will be working on?
- Participating in requirement analysis, high-level planning, and effort estimation to shape impactful features
- Collaborating with Product Owners and UX Designers to deliver user-centric solutions on time
- Addressing complex non-functional requirements such as high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability
- Supporting Product Management in balancing cost and value – avoiding overengineering while preventing technical debt
- Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining robust backend solutions within your team’s domain
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
- Creating and maintaining clear, concise internal technical documentation
- Conducting and participating in code reviews to uphold code quality and share knowledge
- Contributing to community-driven decision-making, maintaining coding and design standards, and shaping the technical roadmap
- Adhering to and improving development processes and best practices
- Coaching and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
What does it take to work at LastPass?
- Proven experience developing web applications using PHP
- Strong understanding of web infrastructure, HTTP, and RESTful APIs
- Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, including SOLID and Clean Code practices
- Hands-on experience with common design patterns in PHP
- Knowledge of secure coding practices to protect against XSS, SQL Injection, and other vulnerabilities
- Basic familiarity with Docker and web security concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Background in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
- Creator and advocate of best practices in software development
- Capable of efficiently contributing to the completion of complex tasks
- Able to maintain a holistic view of the system while managing detailed tasks
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Skilled at effectively transferring knowledge and mentoring others
It’s great, but not required:
- Previous experience with commerce systems and third-party payment providers
- Familiarity with C# and .NET Core
- Familiarity with Knime
- Advanced techniques for securing PHP applications
Why LastPass?
- Market-leading password manager
- High-growth, collaborative environment with inclusive teams
- Remote-first culture
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off policies, including but not limited to: Quarterly Self-Care Days (4 extra paid days off annually) and Volunteer Days
- Generous parental leave
- Comprehensive health coverage, including dependents
- Home office setup support
- LastPass Families free account for up to 5 members
- Continuous learning and development opportunities, including an annual learning stipend to invest in your growth
- Peer-to-peer recognition through Motivosity
- Employee Assistance Program for well-being support
- Remote work stipend to support your home office needs
- Short-Term or Remote-Centric Work Arrangements for added flexibility
Unlock your potential with us – your skills, experience, and unique perspective matter more than just checking the boxes. Apply today, and let’s build the future together!
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