Casita is one of the world's largest marketplaces for private student accommodation, with access to over 250,000 rooms across the UK, Australia, Europe, North America, and the UAE.

Casita helps students from all over the world find their perfect accommodation through our online portal. Casita has dedicated teams positioned globally in key recruitment markets and are now looking at expanding their presence into the Middle East & North Africa.

We are looking for a World-Class Back-End Developer to join our Technology Team and make a difference.

If you think you are creative and passionate about making things look good and love sharing ideas and likes to be part of a collaborative team within a growing international team, then this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a good standard of coding and adhere to the same conventions as the rest of the team.
• Leave code better than you found it (and fully commented)
• Test your code, be it client or server-side.

3+ Years Experience in PHP object-orientated and mySQL3+ Years Experience in MVC Frameworks especially LaravelGood understanding and effective application of Linux command-line.Ability to code and debug.JavaScript / jQuery / AngularJs.Experience of implementing Google Analytics code and debuggingExperience of using version control (GIT and Subversion)Working knowledge of XML/JSON and using 3rd party API’s.Excellent English language command is a MUSTGood Communication Skills, Soft skills and Sending Formal MessagesMust be able to stay on top of advancing Internet and computer technology and its effects to the business environmentBe willing to work in a research capacity – to find and test and critically review open-source frameworks and technologies.Ability to perform effectively to tight deadlines, work well both independently and as part of a teamA proactive attitude to problem solving and an understanding of the role of development in a creative environmentBe willing to work in a research capacity – to find and test and critically review open-source frameworks and technologiesOpen, honest and direct, is comfortable in giving and receiving constructive feedback