Senior Full-Stack Laravel Developer (Contractual, Remote, EST Timezone)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Full-Stack Laravel Developer to join our fully remote engineering team. You will build secure, scalable, and high-performance applications with a strong focus on clean architecture, optimization, and reliability.

The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, values precision over “vibe coding,” and consistently delivers high-quality, measurable, and maintainable work.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain Laravel-based applications that meet high performance and security standards.

Collaborate closely with designers, PMs, and developers to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions.

Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines , Git workflows , and automated testing strategies.

Monitor and improve system performance using APM tools (New Relic, AWS Performance Insights, Laravel Telescope).

Identify and resolve slow query bottlenecks , optimize database performance, and improve application scalability.

Manage server deployments and environments using Laravel Forge , AWS , or similar platforms.

Conduct detailed code reviews , enforcing standards for readability, performance, and security.

Integrate and maintain third-party APIs , microservices , and internal tools.

Proactively find and resolve architecture, performance, and security issues.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of professional Laravel experience with a strong PHP background.

Expert-level understanding of MVC architecture and Laravel design patterns.

Proven success working in a fully remote environment with strong communication discipline.

Availability during EST working hours.

Prior experience building or maintaining a CRM platform or large-scale enterprise application.

Strong knowledge of database design , optimization , and database sharding . (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Proficiency with Redis or similar caching systems (e.g., Memcached).

Hands-on experience with Laravel Telescope , Laravel Forge , New Relic , AWS Performance Insights , and other APM tools .

Deep understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment best practices.

Expertise in performance optimization , query tuning , and diagnosing slow queries .

Familiarity with PostgreSQL and its performance optimization.

Deep understanding of web security best practices (CSRF, XSS, SQL injection prevention, authentication hardening).

Comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) but not dependent on them.

Proficiency with CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).

Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs , microservices, and modular architecture.

Experience with automated testing ( PHPUnit , Pest ) and TDD / BDD workflows.

Familiarity with modern frontend tech such as Vue.js or React .

Experience with containerization tools like Docker .

Strong analytical and debugging skills with a problem-solving mindset.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

Experience with WordPress / WooCommerce API integrations .

Familiarity with the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).

Experience with Supabase .

Experience with Laravel Octane , Livewire , or Inertia.js .

Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or Clean Architecture principles.

Contributions to open-source Laravel packages or involvement in the Laravel community.

Prior experience mentoring junior developers.

What We Offer

100% remote work with an asynchronous, collaborative culture.

Work on high-impact, technically challenging projects that value innovation and performance.

A culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous learning .

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skill level.