Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack, ISN

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack, ISN  Location: India  Workplace Type: Remote  

*The individual hired for this role will initially be an employee of TechMatrix, the employer of record providing staffing solutions to Porch Group. While we are currently targeting for the individual hired in this role to become an employee of Porch Group (or its affiliate) in 2024, Porch Group makes no assurances or guarantees that this will occur in 2024 or at all as the transfer of employment is subject to a number of known and unknown factors, many of which are outside of the control of Porch Group. Porch Group expressly disclaims any obligation to make the individual hired for this role an employee of Porch Group (or its affiliate).   

Job Summary 

Porch Group is a family of technology and SaaS companies that offers innovative software and service solutions to more than 20,000 companies across the country. Our mission is to completely transform the way people buy, sell, move, and manage their homes throughout their home journey. Sure, it’s a tall order to transform a $320 billion industry, but we’re already well on our way. Since we were founded in 2013, we’ve stuck to our values and our commitment to foster a “No Jerks, No Egos” culture, which is a big reason we’ve gone from a scrappy startup to a Nasdaq-listed company and the industry-leading partner for the home in less than eight years.      As a Senior Software Engineer on the Inspection Support Network (ISN) team, you will design, build, and support custom CRM and build robust features, work with payment functionality, and create APIs for our partners to integrate with us. Join us and we'll build the best experience for our users and Partner integrations.  

What You Will Do As A Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack: 

• PHP Development: Develop server-side logic using PHP, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic using PHP. 

• Database Management: Utilize MySQL or other relational databases to design, develop, and maintain databases that support web applications and services. 

• Front-end Development: Implement web design and user experiences on web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. 

• API Development: Develop and maintain scalable and secure APIs for web functionalities. Ensure data exchange between the server and the users through RESTful API services. 

• Testing and Maintenance: Test the application to ensure robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. 

• Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience. Integrate various data sources and databases into one system. 

What You Will Bring As A Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack: 

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• 8+ years of experience as a developer working with PHP and a front-end framework like React. 

• Excellent written and communication skills, both English and Hindu 

• Demonstrable experience with PHP development, including building and deploying scalable and secure web applications. Experience in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong portfolio of projects.

• True passion for building great software!

• Core Skills: Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter. Proficient understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, and jQuery.

• Database Technology: Experience with MySQL, including the use of efficient SQL queries and database schema design; understanding NoSQL databases is a plus.

• Development Tools: Familiarity with development aiding tools such as Bower, Composer, Bundler, Gulp, and Docker containers.

• Version Control: Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Web Server Experience: Experience with web server deployment and management, using technologies like Nginx or Apache.

• Security Compliance: Understanding of secure coding practices, including common security issues in web applications and their mitigation strategies.

• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to work within core US business hours / time zone expectations - Eastern Standard Time (EST) overlap

• Workspace: A quiet space to work, an internet connection of at least 30 Mbps download | 10 Mbps upload

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