PHP Backend Developer - Fintech

What You'll do:
Design, development, and operation of APIs using PHP
Improving services and measuring effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative analysis on user behavior logs, etc.
Design architecture and select middleware based on application requirements
Microservice performance tuning, monitoring, and alert handling
Working with PMs on a series of development tasks (plan, design, implementation, QA, release, etc.)
Investigating inquiries from customer support or other development teams
Conducting system operation tasks, including responding to alerts while on call

What makes you a great fit:
At least 2 years of experience in backend design, development, and operation of APIs using PHP
Experience developing and operating systems for large-scale products, selecting technologies, and improving their codebase
Experience in designing and developing databases (MySQL or similar RDBMS)
Ability to design and develop products while considering performance and scalability
Experience selecting middleware and designing software architecture
Ability to take ownership and lead the software development process
Good communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and teammates on product development
Project management and/or team leadership
Experience developing and operating systems using microservice architecture
Cloud development experience (preferably GCP or AWS)
Knowledge of and experience with databases (RDBMS/NoSQL), networks, Linux, monitoring systems, logging, and SLO/SLA
Experience contributing to an open-source project
Additional benefits
5 day work week
Flexible work hours
About Mercari
Mercari offers a mobile platform for people to buy and sell pre-owned items. Its catalog includes fashion, electronics, and handmade items. The mobile application is available for Andriod and iOS users Launched in 2013 and becoming the first Unicorn company in Japan, Mercari Group is a Japan-based corporate group operating in both Japan and the US. Our mission is to create value in a global marketplace where everyone can buy and sell. Mercari is the largest marketplace platform with over 20 million monthly users in Japan. Through the Mercari app, users can sell their used or unwanted items to those who need them just by taking a photo and entering in some basic information. We are constantly developing our app to provide an environment where anyone can conduct transactions easily, safely, and securely. As part of these efforts, we have invested in the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning, and have released various functions such as escrow payment, AI listing, and barcode listing. The app currently operates in Japan and the US, with 5.6 million monthly users in the US (as of 2022.3). We have also successfully launched new businesses such as our mobile payment service Merpay. Today, Mercari Group is made up of multiple subsidiary businesses, including those involved in logistics, B2C e-commerce, blockchain, and sports team management. Mercari India located in Bengaluru will harness the infinite power of technology to create high-quality service where our people come together to build products that will further strengthen our leadership position in a global product market.
Company Type
Public

Company Size
51-200 employees
Office Locations
Palo Alto, California, India