We are looking for an experienced PHP developer who can work with Laravel and Vue. You will help us build a gamified cyber security platform used by ethical hackers to make open-source safer!
Patchstack is building a cybercrime resistance with the help of the ethical hacker community. Together we make the open-source web safer for everyone.
Patchstack has a security vulnerability database for CMSs, a SaaS platform to provide real-time protection and a gamified bug hunting platform that covers all open-source components.
We are not looking for staff augmentation, agencies, or freelancers. We're looking for a full-time team member who can grow with the rest of the team.
What we do
- We provide a SaaS solution to detect and vpatch plugin vulnerabilities patchstack.com/solutions/
- We run a community-driven bug bounty platform (Patchstack Red Team) to nurture a community of independent security researchers behind the WordPress ecosystem.
- We maintain an open and free WordPress vulnerability database patchstack.com/database/
- We provide professional code review and security auditing to WordPress plugins
Who are we looking for as a developer position at Patchstack?
The position is full-time and remote (in the EU/US timezone). The candidate should be a highly self-disciplined professional with excellent communication skills.
You'll be working in a fast-paced startup environment where everybody is involved in planning the direction and growth of the company.
While we provide a lot of personal freedom, we're looking for a solution-oriented person who is not afraid of challenges and is also happy to work on tasks that might not fall into everyday responsibilities.
Day-to-day tasks include:
- Working on our Laravel applications by adding new features and changing existing features
- Working on the frontend of these Laravel applications of which some utilize Vue.js and NuxtJS
- Refactoring existing code to meet new standards and features (PHP 8)
- Writing unit tests
Skill requirements:
- PHP (Laravel)
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- SQL and the ability to write performant queries
- Understanding of MVC frameworks and SPA
- Version control such as git
- Ability to write clean code that is also reusable
- A focus on security and performance
- Fluent English in both speaking and writing
- Outstanding communication skills
Would be helpful:
- Good understanding of Vue.js, NuxtJS, AWS
- Previous experience working as a developer
- Previous experience working in a remote team
- Knowledge about WordPress and other PHP based content management systems
- Industry certifications
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary with stock options plan
- Work in a quickly growing tech company
- Highly impactful work
- No corporate environment
- Paid training for work-related personal development
- Paid vacations (35 days a year)
- Full-time telecommuting in a globally distributed team
- Co-working space membership or ergonomic desk equipment for home
- Fitness club or a local gym membership
How to apply?
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