Software Engineer II (Backend)

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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 II (Backend)

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 40,000 - BDT 70,000
• 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 Ventures is a global fintech group specializing in the international CFD brokerage and trading industry. It serves over 100,000 traders daily across the globe through its flagship brands such as FundedNext and FNmarkets. Our mission is to advance the trading landscape by building a culture that inspires growth, progress, and excellence on a global scale.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Software Engineer II (Backend) with strong expertise in PHP and Laravel to join our dynamic team. As a Software Engineer II, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale web applications and backend services. Your role will involve working on complex software solutions, mentoring junior team members, and driving quality and efficiency in code development. You should have a deep understanding of backend systems, architecture, and a track record of delivering high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend systems using PHP and Laravel.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code for web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Lead the integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, with a focus on security and data protection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging backend applications and databases.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, providing technical direction and code reviews to ensure high coding standards.
• Contribute to technical design discussions, architectural decisions, and the overall development roadmap.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production deployment.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies.

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:

• 3+ years of work experience in PHP and the Laravel framework.

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