About the Role We are looking for a Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Laravel and PHP to maintain and migrate existing applications into a React Native environment . This role requires not only strong technical skills but also the ability to work within a team , write clear documentation , and leave well-noted code so other developers can continue the project smoothly.
Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Laravel & PHP .
Design and document REST APIs to support React Native front-end applications.
Migrate legacy PHP / Laravel systems into scalable, modular structures.
Write well-documented code with clear notes and comments for team collaboration.
Collaborate with designers, front-end developers, and mobile engineers to ensure seamless integration.
Implement secure authentication, caching, and performance optimization .
Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on backend best practices.
Qualifications 3+ years of backend development experience with Laravel & PHP .
Strong understanding of MVC architecture , Eloquent ORM , Blade templates, and Laravel ecosystem.
Hands-on experience with MySQL / PostgreSQL (database design, query optimization).
Ability to create clean, documented, and maintainable code .
Familiarity with React Native or React.js (to support integration / migration projects).
Experience with Git, CI / CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud environments .
Excellent English communication skills , both written and verbal.
Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration skills.
Nice to Have Experience migrating from monolithic to microservices .
Exposure to Node.js or other modern backend frameworks.
Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization .
Why Join Us? Work on impactful migration projects modernizing legacy systems.
Join a collaborative international team with growth opportunities.
Fully remote role with flexible working culture.
Php Developer Laravel • Alappuzha, Kerala, India