Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced PHP Laravel Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications and APIs. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust backend systems that support mobile and web applications.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain web applications using Laravel.
Design and build secure RESTful APIs.
Develop scalable backend architecture.
Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
Design and optimize MySQL databases.
Write reusable, maintainable, and testable code.
Implement authentication and authorization.
Optimize application performance and scalability.
Troubleshoot bugs and production issues.
Collaborate with frontend developers, mobile developers, and UI/UX designers.
Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
Write technical documentation where necessary.
Ensure application security and compliance with best practices.
Required Skills
Strong proficiency in PHP (8.x).
Extensive experience with Laravel Framework.
Strong understanding of MVC architecture.
Experience with RESTful API development.
Proficiency in MySQL and database optimization.
Experience with Eloquent ORM.
Familiarity with Composer.
Experience with Git and GitHub/GitLab.
Knowledge of Laravel Queues, Jobs, Events, and Scheduling.
Experience implementing authentication (Laravel Sanctum or Passport).
Familiarity with caching technologies (Redis or Memcached).
Understanding of API security and data protection.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
Experience with Docker.
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean deployments.
Experience with Linux server administration.
Familiarity with Nginx or Apache configuration.
Experience with PHPUnit and automated testing.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
Nice to Have
Experience with WebSockets and real-time applications.
Knowledge of Microservices architecture.
Experience with Elasticsearch or Meilisearch.
Experience integrating payment gateways.
Familiarity with queue monitoring tools (Horizon).
Knowledge of SMS, email, and notification services.
Experience working with healthcare, fintech, or enterprise applications.
Core Competencies (Applicable to All Roles)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and adopting new technologies.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high coding standards.