We are seeking a skilled Senior Laravel Developer to join our team. This role focuses heavily on backend development, API-driven design, and test-driven development (TDD). With at least 10 years of professional experience in enterprise-level production environments, the ideal candidate is a Laravel expert with a passion for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
About project:
Our cutting-edge platform revolutionizes the employee lifecycle by streamlining recruitment, scheduling, payroll, and compliance processes. By unifying and automating these functions, our solution reduces inefficiencies, minimizes errors, and ensures compliance while empowering businesses to support their workforce better. Our innovative approach drives productivity, enhances employee satisfaction, and helps organizations focus on growth.
Team:
CTO (frontend hands on as well), 2 Frontend Engineers, 4 Backend Engineers – one of them is Team Lead, 1 UX UI Designer, 2 QAs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Backend Development: Lead, design, and maintain complex backend systems using Laravel and PHP, ensuring scalability, security, and performance;
- API Design: Build RESTful APIs that power our platform, ensuring optimal performance and security;
- Test-Driven Development: Champion TDD and write clean, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code to ensure system reliability;
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement;
- Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold high-quality coding standards and best practices;
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to define and deliver high-impact solutions;
- Optimization: Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, improve application architecture, and ensure the scalability of our systems;
- Stay Current: Keep up with the latest Laravel advancements, tools, and industry trends, bringing innovative ideas to the team.
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum 10+ years working in production environments with enterprise-grade Laravel applications;
- Proven ability to design and develop complex, scalable backend systems;
- Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and securing RESTful APIs;
- Strong knowledge of SQL databases (specifically PostgreSQL) and experience optimizing complex queries through use of eloquent ORM; familiarity with NoSQL is a plus;
- Extensive experience in test-driven development, including PHPUnit/Pest with Laravel;
- Hands-on experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure);
- Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks like React (nextjs) to support full-stack development;
- DWorking knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and system monitoring tools;
- C1 Advanced English Level.
Our benefits:
- Professional and career growth promotion;
- Competitive salary;
- Paid vacations and sick leaves;
- Internal Medical Program;
- Program for veterans (which includes mentorship, an accessible office for individuals with disabilities, legal support, and additional benefits);
- Flexible working hours;
- Regular corporate social activities;
- Regular technical training at our office;
- English courses;
- Gym, etc.
