We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join the WiZ Cloud Development team in Hong Kong.
Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we're transforming our industry.
As the world leader in lighting, we're constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!
Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.
As a Senior Backend Developer you'll be working on the Cloud backend of one of the world's leading consumer smart home ecosystems. The WiZ ecosystem is expanding rapidly through new lights, accessories and OEM partners, as well as exciting new use-cases such as pushing home automation a step further without requiring any new hardware. Your role is to design, build, and deliver Cloud services that answer the needs expressed not only by the business and markets, but most importantly by our customers.
We're on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touch!
What you'll do Show off your outstanding experience with backend services to deliver endpoints that are as crystal-clear for users to consume as they are robust, secure and lightning-fastEngage with multiple teams (product, firmware, support, UI/UX, infra, etc...) to understand how to interface the parts you're working on with the rest of our ecosystemMaintain and extend our portfolio of integrations with third-parties (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, etc...)Identify areas of improvement whenever/wherever you see them, then find and discuss options to make things better, and finally document them so your plan be can put to executionYour qualifications 5+ years of working experience in software development, with a main focus on backend services and REST APIsFlawless understanding of backend languages and technologies, preferably PHP and MySQLSolid knowledge of cloud computing (AWS) and distributed processing, version-controlled development flows (Git, Git Flow, pull/merge requests, peer review), automated integration and deployment concepts (CI/CD pipeline), tricks of the trade in backend development (OAuth, ORM, microservices vs monoliths)Systematic problem-solving methodology alongside an acute attention to detailImpeccable communication skills in both written and spoken EnglishWhat you'll get in return... Competitive package with double pay (13th month), medical benefits and discretionary bonus5-day week, flexible working hours and locationOpportunity to work in a buzzing multicultural environmentWe're offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.
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