Job Description

Project Overview

We're seeking a Mid/Senior Laravel Developer to join our team and improve our core application; you'll need 4+ years of PHP/Laravel experience, strong TDD and design-pattern skills (DTOs, SOLID), expertise in optimizing Eloquent/SQL queries, and comfort with Linux-based DevOps. This is a contract role with potential for a long-term engagement.

Responsibilities:

Architect, build, and maintain robust web applications using Laravel (10+) Design and implement RESTful APIs, background jobs, and event-driven workflows Write clean, testable code following best practices (TDD) Author and maintain unit and feature tests, ensuring high coverage Work with Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) and well-known design patterns (Repository, Service, etc.) Optimize Eloquent and raw SQL queries for performance and scalability Deploy and manage applications on Linux servers; collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines Perform code reviews and contribute to technical documentation Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues on time

Requirements:

Required Skills & Experience

PHP & Laravel: 4+ years of hands-on experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role Testing: Proficiency in PHPUnit, Pest, or similar; strong TDD mindset Architecture: Deep understanding of MVC, SOLID principles, and common PHP design patterns Database: Expert in MySQL; skilled at writing and optimizing complex queries DTOs & Patterns: Familiarity with implementing and consuming DTOs, Service/Repository patterns, etc. Performance: Proven track record of identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks Linux & DevOps: Comfortable with Ubuntu; experience with Docker, Nginx/Apache, CI/CD tools Version Control: Git fluency; experience collaborating via Bitbucket workflows Communication: Strong written and verbal English; ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or other caching/search technologies Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP services Front-end experience with Vue.js, React, or similar Knowledge of GraphQL APIs Prior work on microservices or event-driven architectures

Benefits:

What We Offer:

Strong possibility to extend into an ongoing engagement or full-time role Mentorship and career development support * Dynamic, international work environment