Middle Software Engineer (PHP + React)

Description

Summary: Seeking a Middle Software Engineer to support and improve a production platform, combining technical support, debugging, and hands-on development to enhance system stability. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to debug and resolve production issues with L2 support 2. Hands-on development with PHP and React for enhancements 3. Collaborate across teams to improve platform stability Hybrid, Remote Colombia Medellín We’re looking for a Middle Software Engineer to join a growing team supporting and improving a production platform. This role combines technical support, debugging, and hands\-on development, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy solving production issues, improving system stability, and collaborating across teams. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Handle **L2 support tickets** by investigating, debugging, and resolving production issues * Perform **root cause analysis** and propose long\-term solutions * Implement code fixes and minor enhancements using **PHP and React** * Participate in **on\-call rotations** for critical incidents when needed * Collaborate with Support, QA, Product, and Engineering teams * Improve platform stability by addressing recurring issues * Maintain technical documentation for known issues and fixes ### **Requirements** * 3\+ years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer * Strong hands\-on experience with **PHP** (Laravel or similar frameworks) * Solid knowledge of **React** and modern JavaScript (ES6\+) * Experience working with and debugging **REST APIs** * Good understanding of **SQL databases** (MySQL or PostgreSQL) * Experience with: + Bug fixing + Incident investigation + Production support environments * Familiarity with **Git workflows** and pull requests * Experience using issue tracking tools such as **Jira** **We offer:** ------------- **Well\-being:** * 10 working days of Paid Day Off within an individual year. * Up to 15 working days of Unpaid days off within an individual year. **Professional Growth:** * Mentorship program – available on request. * Platzi online course platform – stay up\-to\-date with the latest technologies and programming languages. * English courses and Speaking Club – attend English classes twice a week in small groups. **Added advantages:** * Work equipment (Laptop, monitor, and small devices compensation). * If you know someone you believe is a good fit for our cooperation, you can recommend them and get a reward. * Public Holidays – celebrate 18 statutory holidays in Colombia. * Sombra events – Join Sombra’s traditional events (both online and offline).