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Junior Backend Engineer Drupal & Symfony (Remote)
About this role
A remote, full-time role for a Junior Backend Engineer focused on Drupal and Symfony. The role suits someone with a basic to intermediate PHP background and some exposure to Drupal and Symfony, who will help maintain and enhance a health information platform under guidance from senior engineers. The employer is a Nigerian digital health company that uses data science and information technology to support health service delivery. The job involves backend development, API work, debugging, and collaborating with the team to document changes and participate in code reviews and deployments.
What you would do
- Maintain and develop backend features on a Drupal-based platform
- Develop and modify Drupal modules and backend functionality under guidance
- Work with Symfony components and PHP to implement application functionality
- Support API development and integration with other systems
- Assist with debugging, troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Work with databases and backend data structures
- Participate in code reviews, testing and deployment activities
- Assist with Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support as responsibilities grow
- Follow coding, security and documentation standards
- Document technical changes and contribute to knowledge transfer
What they are asking for
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of PHP
- Some practical knowledge or exposure to Drupal, preferably Drupal 9/10
- Basic understanding of Symfony and Symfony-based development
- Understanding of REST APIs and backend development
- Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Familiarity with Git and version control
- Basic understanding of software testing and debugging
- Ability to read and understand an existing codebase
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Willingness to learn and work with an existing production platform
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