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

About the RoleWe’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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop, 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 & Experience5+ 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 PointsExperience 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 Offer100% 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.