Full Stack Developer (PHP, ReactJS, Node.js)

About ELITEX:

ELITEX is a Software Development company, founded in 2015, with the core expertise & focus on JavaScript, DevOps, and Staff Augmentation services.

Our company has devoted teams of professionals with strong technical expertise and mentoring backgrounds, providing a full cycle of software development.

At ELITEX, every employee's voice matters, processes are smooth and deprived from useless bureaucracy, and working conditions are great. Apply for a job and check it for yourself!

About the Project:

Our client is a leading software and consultancy firm based in Düsseldorf, renowned for delivering highly specialized, complex software solutions. Since its inception in 2005, they have utilized a systems engineering approach to guide clients through the development and evolution of robust, cross-platform systems.

With a diverse team of software architects, UI/UX experts, developers, strategy consultants, project managers, and analysts, they leverage deep technological expertise to craft holistic digital solutions. Their collaborative process ensures practical and impactful outcomes, empowering clients across a wide range of industries, including tourism, media, consumer goods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop modern, responsive frontend applications using ReactJS, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Design and implement APIs with a strong focus on GraphQL to enhance application performance and scalability.
• Build innovative backend applications leveraging Node.js and PHP Symfony for optimal system functionality.
• Collaborate with project management, design, and development teams to design and implement new features for complex software solutions.
• Write and maintain comprehensive automated test suites to ensure high-quality code and smooth development processes.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development practices and product quality.
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Requirements:

• Strong expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6 and above) and/or TypeScript.
• Proven experience with Next.js, demonstrating the ability to create fast, scalable web applications.
• In-depth knowledge of frontend frameworks and libraries, particularly ReactJS.
• Proficient in modern PHP (v8 and above) and experienced with PHP frameworks like Symfony and/or Laravel.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and best practices for database management.
• Strong grasp of both RESTful and GraphQL web services.
• Competence in performance optimization to improve application speed and efficiency.
• A basic understanding of HTML and CSS to support full-stack development.
• Experience working in an agile development environment, collaborating effectively within a team.
• Hands-on experience with automated software testing tools and frameworks to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Familiarity with API security practices to safeguard applications.
• Fluency in English for clear communication in a collaborative, international team environment.
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Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker to simplify deployment and scalability.
• Knowledge of container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker Swarm.
• Understanding of the twelve-factor methodology to design scalable and maintainable software.
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools like Bitbucket or Jenkins.
• Experience with Object-relational mapping (ORM), such as Doctrine in PHP.
• Exposure to headless CMS platforms like Strapi.
• Experience with PostgreSQL for managing relational databases.
• Familiarity with Apollo Federation for managing GraphQL microservices.
• Experience integrating analytics tools such as GA4, GTM, Amplitude, and/or Matomo.