Senior Software Engineer (PHP)

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LastPass is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (PHP):

Join us in building secure, scalable, and user-friendly experiences for millions of users. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will take ownership of complex technical challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and help elevate engineering practices across the team - all within a fast-paced, agile environment.

About the Team:

You will be part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for delivering high-quality solutions across various platforms and technologies. Whether it's web, mobile, backend, or test automation, the team focuses on security, scalability, and seamless user experiences.

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 teams dedicated to developing and maintaining backend systems. Working alongside engineers, product managers, and designers, you will help shape the product's future by defining effective software verification strategies that empower the Scrum team to deliver high-quality solutions. Additionally, you will engage with the support team to evaluate and prioritize incoming issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution of customer problems.

What are some of the exciting challenges you will be working on?

• Develop and deliver high-quality, maintainable code

• Take full ownership of all stages of the development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, deployment, and maintenance

• Debug and troubleshoot issues to support and improve the user experience

• Contribute actively to team discussions, lead meetings, follow coding standards, and continuously learn new techniques

• Share knowledge, review pull requests, discuss technical implementations, mentor team members, and suggest product improvements

• Participate in requirement analysis, high-level planning, and effort estimation to help shape impactful features

• Collaborate with Product Owners and UX Designers to deliver user-centric solutions on time

• Address complex non-functional requirements such as high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability

• Support Product Management in balancing cost and value, avoiding overengineering and minimizing technical debt

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend solutions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, maintain documentation, conduct code reviews, contribute to technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers

What does it take to work at LastPass?

• Experience in developing web applications using PHP

• Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful APIs, and web infrastructure

• Solid knowledge of OOP principles, including SOLID and Clean Code

• Practical use of common design patterns in PHP

• Awareness of secure coding practices to prevent vulnerabilities

• Basic experience with Docker and web security concepts

• Background in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach

• Skilled in mentoring, problem-solving, and promoting best development practices

• Fluency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills

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

• 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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