Back End Engineer
10-20 hours a week
About Stranger Soccer
Stranger Soccer (www.strangersoccer.com) is a Singapore-based sports tech start-up experiencing explosive growth. In a few short years, after launching a revolutionary platform and Mobile App for on-demand football, the company has amassed over 50,000 registered users playing hundreds of games a week. Stranger Soccer makes playing football as easy as going to the gym or for a jog. Browse. Book a slot. Show up and play. It's the #1 way people play football in Singapore, and is now expanding internationally, with locations in Australia, India, USA, and South Africa.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Back End Engineer with experience in AWS, PHP, and NodeJS. You will design, develop, and maintain back-end systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Implement server-side logic, maintain APIs and Websites using PHP and NodeJS.
Optimize AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, backup system, performance, and cost-efficiency.
Manage third-party integrations (e.g., domain, ssl, payment gateways, emails, social authentication).
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements.
Ensure security and data protection.
Conduct performance tuning and backend process automation.
Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
Participate in code reviews and stay updated with industry trends.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
Proven experience as a Back End Engineer or similar role.
3+ years of experience in back-end development.
Strong proficiency in PHP and NodeJS.
Extensive AWS experience (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Beanstalk, API Gateway).
Experience developing websites/APIs from scratch to deployment.
Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and Linux environments.
Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., React / Next JS).
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.
Other
10-20 hours a week, with the possibility of growing into a full time role
Flexible working hours
Collaborative and inclusive environment.
Position will be virtual with occasional travel to Singapore.
To apply
Please send resume to [Confidential Information].
You must include a cover note specifying:
Expected compensation
Whether you wish to be considered for part time, full time, or both
