Senior Backend Developer

If you're a seasoned backend developer in the Philippines (or somewhere similar) who's tired of the usual 9-to-5 — we may have just the opportunity for you:

We're looking for a full-time, 100% remote, senior backend developer.

You’ll be responsible for owning, leading, and overseeing our tech systems and projects from the ground up. This includes everything from database management to API construction, all the way to deployment.

You will have the flexibility to set your own schedule, collaborate with a close-knit team, and enjoy the autonomy to lead technical projects. You’ll make critical decisions and significantly influence our company's technology stack.

So essentially, you'll get to:

Work when you want
Work where you want
Develop technical systems and processes that enhance our platforms, making a direct impact on the product.
Take charge of projects, from conception to deployment, making pivotal decisions that define our technology

Our team — minus the CEO, CMO, and Director of Ops — is based in the Philippines. So we're ideally looking for someone either in the Philippines or somewhere similar.

If that sounds like you...

Keep reading.

About The Role

As a Senior Back-end Developer, you’ll lead our development team, combining front-end and back-end technologies to create and improve our websites and applications.

You’ll also play a key role in making sure our digital platforms are secure and work smoothly, directly contributing to our flagship program Future Firm Accelerate, and making a real difference for our users and our company.

Why Join Us?

1. Completely Remote: Work wherever you want, as long as there's a stable internet connection.
2. Set Your Own Schedule: Work whenever you want, as long as you show up each day and put in a solid effort.
3. Work-Life Balance: We prioritize work-life balance. We take weekends off. And we'll actually encourage you to get the rest you need to perform your best.
4.Unlimited Vacation: ... and we actually mean it. We want you to take time off to recharge and reset.
5.Meaningful Work: We produce high-quality content and sell a highly valuable product. You'll get to use your copywriting skills for good. No snake oil here.
6. Ability To Grow: If there's a course you want, tell us. If it makes business sense, we'll buy it for you.
7. Small Team: We're a small, tight-knit team. You won't be a cog in a machine. Your voice matters here.
8. Ongoing Feedback: You'll get regular feedback on your copy, so you can constantly improve.
9. Stats From Your Copy: You'll be able to actually get stats on how your copy is performing, so you'll begin to understand what works and what doesn't.
10. Consistent Pay: You'll get paid every 2 weeks. No more searching for clients or going through the feast-or-famine cycle.

What Your Day-To-Day Will Look Like
1. Technical Documentation & Version Control: You're tasked with creating and updating essential technical documents, such as guides, API documentation, system architecture diagrams, and project requirements. Additionally, you'll manage version control with tools like Git, ensuring code and document changes are tracked and team collaboration is optimized for consistent tech system integrity.
2. Coding and Backend Development: You'll spend time writing and reviewing code, focusing on integrating front-end and back-end systems seamlessly. This includes developing new features and functionalities, ensuring they work well and meet our user's needs.
3. Tech Oversight: You'll oversee the implementation and regular updates of security measures, keeping our systems safe from vulnerabilities.
4. Team Leadership and Collaboration: You'll provide guidance and support to our tech team, helping to resolve technical issues and ensuring best practices in coding and development. You’ll also work closely with other teaUpgrade to see actual infombers on joint projects, ensuring a cohesive approach to problem-solving and project completion.
5. Communication with Third Parties: Regular interactions with third-party service providers will be part of your role, especially when resolving bugs and critical system issues. This ensures any external challenges are dealt with promptly, maintaining our operational efficiency.
6. Database Management: Managing and optimizing the database for performance and stability is a key responsibility. You'll ensure that data storage and retrieval are efficient and secure, contributing to the overall performance of our applications.
Problem-Solving: Each day brings new challenges. You'll be expected to quickly and effectively address development issues, security concerns, and any bugs that arise, prioritizing tasks to maintain the smooth operation of our platforms.

What You Need to Succeed

Minimum of 8+ years experience in back-end development, alongside some front-end development experience
Expert knowledge in PHP and object oriented programming
Experience with Git and other version control systems
Experience in WordPress development
Manage tech risks by assessing and mitigating potential threats to our infrastructure and coordinating with third party security experts to adopt best practices.
Strong software troubleshooting skills
Ability to write codes, spot errors, and edit codes within BuddyBoss or similar platforms
Ability to troubleshoot and fix back end issues in a timely manner
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a technical team
Excellent ability to manage tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines
Availability for immediate consultation and emergency website situations
Strong and stable internet connection required

Assets (Plus)

Mobile app development experience specifically ReactJS (preferred but not required)
Experience developing on BuddyBoss or BuddyPressExperience
Experience with membership sites
Good knowledge of Javascript/jQueryExperience with HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design
Advanced SQL knowledge creating, maintaining and improving performance
Experience with Nginx Experience with Unit Testing with PHP
Experience with Software development lifecyle process


About Future Firm

Future Firm is a media company that helps accountants work less and earn more.

The company was founded by a former accounting firm owner who started — and sold — one of the earliest online accounting firms in North America.

We create blog posts, emails, podcasts, and other content that provides accountants with valuable tactics, strategies, and frameworks to reduce their workload — while earning more money.

Our flagship product is an online program called Future Firm Accelerate — which gives accountants a complete framework to build a scalable, sellable online accounting business that provides the lifestyle they want.

Accountants are stressed, overworked, and burnt out. Our mission is to give them the freedom, flexibility, and lifestyle they want.

We need smart people like you to help us reach these accountants and transform their lives for the better.

Recruitment Process

To apply for this role, fill out the form: Upgrade to see actual info and submit your application by April 26, 2024.

If you are a good fit for the role, we will invite you to complete a brief 5-question one-way video interview. In this interview, you'll answer questions, via webcam, on your own time.
If you move to the next step, we will invite you to a 1-on-1 video interview.
If you move to the next step, we'll invite you to complete a paid trial test project.
We will review the paid trial projects, select the best candidate, and offer them the position.

We expect this process to take 4-6 weeks from the submission of your application to the selection of a teaUpgrade to see actual infomber for this role.