Senior Software Engineer (PHP with Laravel Framework), Workvivo

What you can expect

The Workvivo team are looking for a software engineer to design and develop scalable, secure services using PHP and Laravel. You will build modular front-end and back-end systems, maintain real-time data feeds and APIs, and optimize code for performance. Responsibilities include implementing libraries to improve efficiency, enhancing software robustness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll also participate in design discussions, code reviews, and detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality delivery.

About the Team

Workvivo is an employee experience platform designed to amplify workplace culture and foster engagement. As part of Zoom, we’re aligned with a mission to help people connect, collaborate, and thrive—transforming how businesses innovate and employees interact.

Responsibilities

Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security.

Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability.

Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements.

Optimising Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance.

Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions.

Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products.

Engaging in Development Processes: participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.

What we’re looking for

Possess excellent skills in programming languages such as PHP (with Laravel Framework) and HTML with exposure working on React framework.

Have experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/ SaaS.

Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns and web app design principles

Possess knowledge of database design, performance and SQL

Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute in feature planning and designing

Have experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.

Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions.

Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous.

Demonstrate a high level of maturity using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent . Leveraging these tools effectively as part of day-to-day development workflow is expected.

€69,200.00 - €110,700.00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations