Junior Full Stack Developer

Syarah

Syarah is on a mission to change how people buy their cars in Saudi and the Middle East. We offer buyers an end-to-end digital car buying experience where they can buy their next car from the comfort of their living rooms. Under the hood, we build systems to manage sourcing of cars, inspection, photography, merchandising, reconditioning, financing, insurance, shipping and many more. Our goal is to turn car buying into an experience of delight, comfort and peace of mind.

We are on the lookout for ambitious, competitive, growth-minded professionals to help us continue to harness technology to delight our customers and achieve our ambitious growth objectives in the auto sector.

All Syarah employees are expected to work in accordance with Syarah core values: Tolerance, Transparency, Respect, Integrity and Positivity

We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Full Stack Developer with 2+ years of professional experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in both backend and frontend development, with proven expertise in PHP frameworks and modern JavaScript/TypeScript technologies. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse projects, contribute to impactful solutions, and continue advancing your technical skills in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities: Backend Development

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using PHP, primarily with Yii2 and Laravel frameworks.
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and well-documented RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs as required.

Frontend Development

• Build responsive and interactive user interfaces using React and Next.js.
• Write type-safe code in TypeScript to enhance quality and maintainability.
• Implement server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) with Next.js for optimal performance.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.

Database Management

• Design and optimize schemas for MySQL/PostgreSQL databases.
• Write efficient queries and apply proper indexing for performance optimization.
• Manage database migrations and maintain data integrity across environments.
• Implement robust validation and sanitization techniques for security.

API Development & Integration

• Develop and secure RESTful APIs with proper authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Create and maintain API documentation for internal and external use.
• Apply versioning strategies and ensure backward compatibility.
• Integrate with external APIs and third-party services.

SEO Implementation

• Apply technical SEO best practices including structured data, semantic HTML, and metadata optimization.
• Optimize load speed and Core Web Vitals for improved search rankings.
• Ensure proper URL structures, canonicalization, and sitemap generation.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues across the stack.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.