Remote PHP Backend Developer (full-time or part-time)

About Glossika
Glossika’s mission is to enable anyone to learn any language in the world effectively. We do this through the careful curation of content, and we’re building a platform (called Viva) to serve as the creator hub that generates all of that learning content. The ecosystem is scalable and it has a huge potential to grow so come join us to shape the future of language learning!

You’ll be developing our new product Viva mainly! ?

Part-time collaboration
While we are primarily seeking candidates for full-time positions, we understand that individuals may have varying availability. We welcome applicants who are interested in part-time opportunities to apply as well.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize APIs and integrations
• Build and optimize language learning algorithms
• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Design relational databases
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Troubleshoot and fix issues between front-end and back-end development teams

Interview process

• Round 1: Initial Interview (30 minutes) - A quick session to assess your fit with our team and answer any questions about our company, products, and team culture.
  
• Round 2: Assignment - Successful candidates from Round 1 will be given an assignment to showcase their skills. Progression to the next stage is based on the assignment's performance.
  
• Round 3: Technical Interview (60 minutes) - A deep dive into your technical abilities and problem-solving skills through a discussion with our developers.
  
• Round 4: Team Interaction and Compensation Conversation (45 minutes) - The final round includes meeting team members, followed by a discussion about your compensation package.

Requirements

• Familiar with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Cloudfront, etc.)
• Familiar with PHP Laravel (or other modern PHP frameworks)
• Familiar with Unix (or Unix-like) commands
• Familiar with MySQL
• Familiar with nginx
• 3+ years of experience working in backend development
• Fluent in English and/or Chinese

Good to have

• Familiar with PHP for Golang
• Experience with Scrum
• Experience with audio and video processing
• Experience with subscription-based business models

Work from Anywhere
Break free from the traditional office setting! Our completely remote setup allows you to work from the comfort of your own space, wherever that may be.

Flexible Working Hours
Enjoy the freedom to start your workday anytime between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM (for team members based in Taiwan).

Quarterly Appreciation
Team members based in Taiwan receive a gift every quarter, adding an extra touch of joy to your remote work experience.

Professional Development Fund
We invest in your growth! You can apply NT $1000 every year to have a meal or coffee with anyone whose expertise could benefit your professional growth, our products, or the company.

Access to Reading Resources
Fuel your knowledge and skills with free online reading resources.

Irregular Meetups, Workshops, and Gatherings
Connect with your colleagues beyond the virtual workspace!

Holiday and Birthday Bonus
Team members based in Taiwan receive additional bonuses for 3 holidays and birthdays.