About EXADS
EXADS is a young international startup in the ad tech industry, part of EXOGROUP, which comprises over 200 talented individuals. We specialize in developing our proprietary ad-serving technology platform and custom-built infrastructure, enabling rapid innovation and deployment of new features in a fast-paced industry. We are revolutionizing online ad serving for advertisers, publishers, and networks.
Location
This position can be fulfilled from anywhere in Portugal, though you are welcome to work from our office in Porto.
Back-end Engineer (Full Remote)
We are seeking highly skilled and talented individuals to join our team to further design, build, and scale our platform offerings across a wide range of web and mobile projects. You will work with modern technologies such as Data Streaming, Big Data, and Real-Time Statistics Computation in a supportive and friendly environment that promotes work-life balance.
The ideal candidate has a passion for software development and enjoys working in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop modular, testable, and scalable software components for core platform and web services/APIs.
- Optimize code for performance and scalability.
- Maintain and refactor legacy systems.
- Research and develop new and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to team process improvements, adhering to industry best practices and principles.
- Participate in regular code reviews and team knowledge-sharing activities.
You Have:
- 4+ years of object-oriented PHP 7+ development experience.
- Capability to build server-side and client-side applications with PHP, Javascript, HTML.
- Good knowledge of design patterns, security, and performance concepts.
- Solid foundation in SQL databases and design, specifically MariaDB.
- Good understanding of RESTful architecture.
- Good understanding of caching tools and techniques.
- Good written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
Considered a Plus:
- Development experience with caching tools and techniques (APC, Memcached).
- Development experience with Golang.
- Knowledge of Git/Github and related workflows in a distributed team environment.
Our Hiring Process:
- HR Pre-screening Interview
- Technical Test
- Technical Interview
- Final interview with our CTO
What We Offer:
A position in a young, dynamic, and international environment with opportunities for permanent training, personal development, ambitious career growth, and a competitive salary based on experience. Critical skills visa and relocation package may be offered.
We offer a position in a team that thrives on achievement, success, and leadership. Our core company value is innovation, driven by people and creativity. If you have a passion for open-source software and enjoy working in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment, this position is for you!
Experience Our Benefits:
- Flexible start times
- Summer Schedule
- Private health insurance
- Remote work from home
- Home office setup budget of 500 Euros
- Your Birthday off as a paid holiday
- Access to quality trainings through Udemy platform
- Additional internal and external trainings through our EXOGROUP University program
- Up to 1500 Eur of training budget and 5 days of study leave, every year
- Flexible compensation of 500 Euros/year
- Spanish, English, and Portuguese language lessons
- Employee referral program bonus - Earn 2500 Euros by referring someone!
- Subsidized Well-being activities
- Exciting team buildings in locations such as Ibiza
- Calm App subscription
- Office Perks
- Meal card
- Relocation Package
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