Software Engineer Backend (Team Lead)

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Company: NEXT Ventures

Location: AJ Heights (12th Floor), Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Ave, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.

Department: Technology

Position: Software Engineer Backend (Team Lead)

Vacancy: 01

Job Nature: Full Time

Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Flexible)

Weekend: Saturday, Sunday

Deadline: Jan 31, 2025

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: BDT 80,000 - BDT 110,000
• Bi-Annual Salary Increment (Eligibility Condition Applies).
• Bi-Annual Performance Bonus (Eligibility Condition Applies).
• 2 Times Yearly Festival Bonus (Eligibility Condition Applies).

Company Overview:

NEXT is a global fintech group. We own & operate FundedNext, a leading prop trading platform, and are expanding into the CFD brokerage industry.

We are a team of 450+ diverse professionals operating across 5 countries, serving over 220,000+ daily active traders from 170+ countries.

Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer (Backend) Team Lead with extensive experience in PHP and Laravel to join our dynamic team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the development of new software products and enhancements, guiding a team of Software Engineers. You should have a strong background in large-scale applications, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration within cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Software Engineers, providing technical guidance and support in their career growth.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services using PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Write and enforce best practices for clean, high-quality, and maintainable code in PHP across the team.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and implement new features.
• Oversee the integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of applications and databases.
• Drive the testing and deployment processes for new products and features, ensuring high standards of quality.
• Facilitate code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and team efficiency.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, technical designs, and development roadmaps, aligning them with business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
• Expertise in object-oriented design, database design, and XML schema.
• Experience with agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work.

Experience:

• 5+ years of work experience in PHP and the Laravel framework, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.

Competencies We Expect:

• Broad-Minded and Well-Mannered.
• Familiarity With the Position.
• Team Player.
• Accountability and Responsibility.
• Having Leadership skills.
• Taking Initiatives.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving Capacity.
• Willingness To Learn.

What​ ​We​ ​Can​ ​Offer​ ​You:
 

Food & Beverage:

• Subsidized Lunch
• Free Afternoon Snacks
• Unlimited Tea & Coffee

Entertainment:

• Annual Retreats
• Honeymoon Package For Newly Weds
• Birthday Leave
• Celebration of Events & Occasions  
• Relax & Sports Zone
• Game Night

Games We Play:

Ø Indoor Games: 

• Billiard, Foosball, PlayStation, etc.

Ø Outdoor Games:

• Football, Cricket, Badminton etc.

Learning Opportunities:

• Quarterly Reviews & Feedbacks
• Training & Development by Organization Assigned Consultants
• An Environment That Fosters Accelerated Growth & Training

Employee Centric Policies:

• Leave Policy
• Performance Management System
• Work-Life Benefits