Backend Engineer
At Stranger Soccer · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Engineering
- Part-time
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- First seen by us
- 15 October 2026
- Last checked
- 28 hours ago
Job description
From Stranger Soccer’s job post, as they wrote it.
Virtual, 10-20 hours per week
Calling all truly AWESOME people!
About Stranger Soccer
Stranger Soccer (www.strangersoccer.com) is a Singapore-based company experiencing explosive growth. In a few short years, after launching a revolutionary platform and Mobile App for on-demand football, the company has amassed over 50,000 registered users playing hundreds of games a week. It has solved the problem that football is the world's #1 sport, but is difficult for an individual to play. Stranger Soccer makes it as easy as going to the gym or for a jog. Browse. Book a slot. Show up and play. Today, it is the #1 way people play football and futsal in Singapore, and is rapidly expanding internationally via a license partner model, with locations in Australia, India, USA, UAE, and South Africa.
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Back End Engineer with experience in AWS, PHP, and NodeJS. You will design, develop,
and maintain back-end systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
Role
* Implement server-side logic, maintain APIs and Websites using PHP and NodeJS.
* Optimize AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, backup system, performance, and cost-efficiency.
* Manage third-party integrations (e.g., domain, ssl, payment gateways, emails, social authentication).
* Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements.
* Ensure security and data protection.
* Conduct performance tuning and backend process automation.
* Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
* Participate in code reviews and stay updated with industry trends.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
* Proven experience as a Back End Engineer or similar role.
* 3+ years of experience in back-end development.
* Strong proficiency in PHP and NodeJS.
* Extensive AWS experience (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Beanstalk, API Gateway).
* Experience developing websites/APIs from scratch to deployment.
* Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
* Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and Linux environments.
* Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
* Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., React / Next JS).
* Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.
Other Details
* 10-20 hours a week, with the possibility of growing into a full-time role
* Flexible working hours
* Position will be virtual with occasional travel to Singapore.
To apply, please send resume to [email removed]. Please include cover note and salary expectations.
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