PHP Developer

at  GECKO

Are you an engineer who thrives in the dynamic, fast-paced, process-light world of startups? Do you relish the opportunity to take ownership of your work and get stuff done? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
At Gecko, we’re not just building cutting-edge Ed-Tech solutions; we’re fostering a culture where every team member contributes to our success. We’re on a mission to empower the world’s leading universities with innovative tools that drive student engagement and communication.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Tech Enthusiast & Codebase Explorer: With 2+ years in the PHP field, you’re ready to delve deeper into our codebase.
• Startup Pro & Chaos Champion: Experienced in small teams or startups and thrive in agile, dynamic, and flexible environments? Can deal with unknowns and possess, a “get sht done” mentality? Perfect!
• Rebel Coder & Growth-Oriented: You’re opinionated, open-minded, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
• Learning Mindset: If you’re passionate about technology and continuous growth, we’re looking for you.
• Value Teamwork: We thrive on collaboration and diversity. If you value shared success, you’ll fit right in.
• Prioritise Customers: We’re committed to excellence for our customers. If you strive to understand and exceed their needs, you’re essential to our team.
• Motivated by Change: If you see change as an opportunity for innovation and thrive in dynamic environments, you’re the change-maker we need.

THE HARD SKILLZ NEEDED

• Passionate for PHP: Solid understanding of PHP, Laravel, and Lumen. Good knowledge of MySQL. And if you’ve dabbled in Javascript, even better!
• Coding Connoisseur: You can quickly grasp new concepts and technologies. You can hit the ground running and make meaningful contributions in a short period of time.
• Startup Experience: Proven track record working in a startup or small business environment. Your experience navigating these dynamic settings will be invaluable.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of putting customers first and excelling in customer service.
• Change Embracer: Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities, and embrace change with an open mind.
• Commitment to Learning: Devoted to continuous learning and professional development, always looking for ways to grow and improve.
• Agile Aficionado: You’re familiar with Agile delivery practices and thrive in a lean, dynamic environment.
• Testing Fanatic: Testing is a way of life for you—BDD, TDD, automated testing; you love it all!
• Cloud Familiarity: Experience with AWS? Appreciated, but not essential.
• Mentor Mindset: Ready to guide those earlier in their coding journey and share your experiences (both good and bad) with them.

Please refer the Job description for details