Backend Developer

About Us:

Raison Finance is a fintech startup founded in 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia. Now it’s an investment holding company and multi-family office specializing in venture capital. We offer a wide range of financial products for both individual and corporate clients. With over $120 million in assets under management and a trading volume exceeding $700 million, we serve more than 30,000 users across 34 countries and are regulated by international authorities, including the U.S. SEC. Raison is actively expanding in areas such as venture and hedge funds, cryptocurrencies, traditional brokerage services, and the integration of alternative assets and banking services.

What We're Working On:

We are developing a mobile application for iOS and Android, with the backend implemented in PHP 8 using Symfony and Laravel frameworks. Our development ecosystem includes Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Grafana, and Prometheus. You'll be joining a highly professional team where there's always something new to learn. Work remotely or from one of our comfortable offices located around the world.

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking a backend developer to join our project team. You will work on the backend of our application (REST API), participate in designing and discussing tasks and architecture, and contribute to new features from both technical and product perspectives. You'll see product features through from conception to implementation and deployment to production.

• Develop the backend of the project (REST API using Symfony 6.4) and our internal CRM system (Laravel) in close collaboration with the frontend team.
• Maintain integrations with external systems.
• Develop new functionalities and architectural solutions.
• Enhance and evolve the existing codebase.
• Refactor code and perform code reviews.

Excellent knowledge and experience with:

• PHP 8
• Frameworks: Symfony 6, Laravel 11
• Frontend Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Tools and Platforms: Linux, Git, Docker, Nginx
• Containerization: Docker and containerized applications
• Principles and Practices: SOLID, DRY, KISS concepts, DDD principles
• Security and Reliability: Understanding of security best practices and fault tolerance
• Databases: SQL (MySQL 8), ability to design databases and write optimized complex queries
• Coding Standards: Writing code according to PSR standards
• Testing: Unit testing
• Design Patterns: Knowledge and practical application
  
  Nice to Have:
• Experience with web environment tools like caching systems, monitoring, and logging.
• Experience working on projects with large codebases.

• Opportunity to work with a modern tech stack and a professional team.
• Flexible working conditions: remote work or from our offices worldwide.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.