Senior Backend Engineer

Skills

Back-End Web DevelopmentComputer ScienceJavascriptSoftware DevelopmentTypescriptDoctrineDomain-Driven Design

Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Experienced object-oriented software developer with test-driven development
5+ years in software applications with PHP or Java
Strong verbal and writing skills
Experience working with remote co-workers

Nice to have

Experience in highly available SaaS platforms
Experience with LAMP stack
JavaScript/TypeScript using Angular or Vue.js
Experience with Go
Domain-driven design experience

Day to day

The Pinger backend team develops the SaaS platform driving Pinger’s mobile and web communication apps.
Develop new functionality for an existing platform with millions of users.
Collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams to support new smartphone applications.

Company

Why this team might suit you

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Mission

Pinger has been building apps that help people communicate in new and surprisingly simple ways since 2005. Our two flagship services, Sideline and TextFree, have been used by over 100 million people around the world. Sideline gives people a 2nd phone number to organize work and life on one device. As the go-to phone solution for mobile professionals, Sideline is one of the fastest-growing communication apps in the App Store and Google Play. TextFree makes communication free and accessible, even without a carrier plan. As the original free texting app, TextFree lets anyone with an internet connection call and text for free from a real phone number.

Benefits

Remote first company
Located in downtown San Jose

Values

Pinger has been building apps that help people communicate in new and surprisingly simple ways since 2005. Our two flagship services, Sideline and TextFree, have been used by over 100 million people around the world. Sideline gives people a 2nd phone number to organize work and life on one device. As the go-to phone solution for mobile professionals, Sideline is one of the fastest-growing communication apps in the App Store and Google Play. TextFree makes communication free and accessible, even without a carrier plan. As the original free texting app, TextFree lets anyone with an internet connection call and text for free from a real phone number.. Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer. Job Description:Hello from Pinger, a proud member of Fortune’s 75 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the Bay Area! Pinger is a remote first company with a headquarters located in downtown San Jose, walking distance to dozens of restaurants and public transit. Our market-leading communications products have been downloaded by hundreds of millions of iOS and Android users around the world. We’re profitable, growing and having fun! The Pinger backend team develops the SaaS platform that drives the backbone of Pinger’s mobile and web communication applications. As Pinger’s backend expands to a mobile-based customer communication platform, we need an engineer who appreciates the balance required to develop new functionality on top of a platform that already serves millions of customers. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys working with a highly motivated team and thrives on complex challenges. As Pinger is one of the top ten telephone companies in the United States, you will gain unique and insightful experiences and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions in the world of telecommunications and mobile applications.