About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Laravel Developer with strong backend expertise and
solid front-end integration skills to join our growing remote team. The ideal candidate has deep
hands-on experience with modern Laravel (v8+, preferably Laravel 10 / 11), scalable API
development, and performance-driven database design.
In this role, you will take ownership of complex web applications, contribute to architectural
decisions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with designers, project managers, and QA
teams in a fast-paced agency environment.
Key Objectives
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable Laravel applications
- Lead backend development and ensure high code quality
- Design secure, high-performance RESTful APIs
- Optimize database structure and application performance
- Support team growth through mentorship and best practices
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Backend & Laravel Expertise
3–7 years of professional Laravel / PHP development experienceStrong proficiency in Laravel v8+ (Laravel 10 / 11 preferred)Advanced understanding of MVC architecture, service containers, queues, jobs, andevents
Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIsHands-on experience with Livewire, Jetstream, or similar reactive Laravel toolsDatabase & Performance
Strong expertise in MySQL (schema design, indexing, query optimization)Experience handling large datasets and performance bottlenecksKnowledge of caching systems such as Redis, Memcached, and Laravel CacheFront-End Integration
Strong experience integrating backend logic with HTML, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, andJavaScript
Familiarity with Alpine.js, Vue.js, or React.jsVersion Control & Collaboration
Proficiency with Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)Comfortable working in distributed remote teamsExperience working within Agile / Scrum frameworksGood-to-Have Skills
Experience with automated testing tools (PHPUnit, Pest)Knowledge of web security best practices (authentication, authorization, CSRF, XSS,OWASP)
Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and deployment workflowsExperience with Docker, Nginx, AWS, DigitalOcean, or similar platformsExperience using project management tools such as Jira, Trello, ClickUp, etc.Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Laravel web applicationsLead API architecture and integration for internal and external systemsImplement advanced interactive features using Livewire / JetstreamWrite clean, scalable, and well-documented codeReview code, enforce standards, and mentor junior developersOptimize performance, security, and database efficiencyDebug and resolve complex production issuesCollaborate with frontend teams to deliver seamless user experiencesParticipate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and technical discussionsStay up to date with Laravel ecosystem trends and modern PHP practicesSoft Skills & Professional Traits
Strong ownership and accountabilityExcellent problem-solving and analytical abilitiesClear and proactive communication in a remote environmentAbility to manage priorities and meet deadlines independentlyPassion for clean architecture and continuous learningCollaborative and team-oriented mindset