Senior Backend Developer

About the job

RESOURCE REQUIREMENT : Senior Backend Developer – Laravel WORK MODE : Remote EXPERIENCE : 7–10+ or more Employment Type : Full-time JOB DESCRIPTION : We are looking for a highly skilled senior backend developer with deep expertise in Laravel 10+ , building scalable REST APIs and high-performance web applications . This role requires exceptional problem-solving skills , strong backend architecture experience, and the ability to lead and mentor developers . You will work closely with product, frontend, mobile, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable systems. Strong knowledge of databases, testing, and code quality tooling is essential. Backend Development & Architecture • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Laravel 10+. • Build secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications. • Translate business requirements into clean, efficient technical solutions. • Ensure best practices in authentication, authorization, caching, queues, and background jobs. Database & Performance • Design and optimize schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other relational databases. • Write efficient queries, handle indexing, performance tuning, and data migrations. • Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security. Code Quality & Testing • Follow TDD (Test-Driven Development) principles wherever applicable. • Write and maintain feature, unit, and integration tests. • Enforce strong static analysis using PHPStan, Psalm, or similar tools. • Participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards. Frontend Collaboration & JavaScript • Work closely with frontend developers using Vue.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. • Build clean API contracts and collaborate on frontend-backend integrations. • Solid understanding of modern JavaScript, REST consumption, and async workflows. Leadership & Team Enablement • Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and architecture guidance. • Lead technical discussions, system design reviews, and implementation planning. • Take ownership of delivery for assigned modules and ensure technical excellence. • Drive engineering best practices across the team. DevOps & Deployment (Good to Have) • Work with CI / CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud infrastructure. • Collaborate with DevOps on deployment automation, monitoring, and scaling. Core Technical Skills • 7–10+ years of professional backend development experience. • Strong expertise in Laravel 10+ and modern PHP (8.x+). • Proven experience in building REST APIs and full-scale web applications. • Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, and relational database design. • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. • Strong understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean architecture. Testing & Code Quality • Hands-on experience with TDD, PHPUnit, Pest, or similar frameworks. • Proficiency with PHPStan, static analysis, and code quality tools. • Experience implementing coding standards and automated quality checks. JavaScript & Frontend Awareness • Working knowledge of Vue.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. • Understanding of frontend build tools, state management, and API integrations. Leadership & Communication • Proven experience leading teams or acting as a technical mentor. • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics simply. • Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments. Nice-to-Have (Big Plus) • Experience with Redis, queues, background workers, and event-driven systems. • Experience with microservices or modular monolith architecture. • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Experience with GraphQL alongside REST. • Prior startup or product-led engineering experience. What We Value • Strong engineering ownership mindset. • A leader who sets standards and raises the bar for the team. • Someone who deeply cares about performance, security, and scalability. • Builder mentality with attention to long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• Laravel
• PHP
• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Code Quality
• TDD
• JavaScript

Preferred Technologies

• Laravel
• PHP
• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Code Quality
• TDD
• JavaScript