The Senior Laravel Developer is responsible for leading the backend development of scalable, high-performance web applications using the Laravel framework. This role involves translating business requirements into robust, secure, and maintainable technical solutions. The candidate will collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA specialists, and project managers to ensure seamless project delivery within defined timelines and quality benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Laravel (PHP 8+).
- Architect and implement scalable backend solutions, including RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Optimize application performance, security, and reliability across all environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, frontend, QA, DevOps) to deliver full-stack solutions.
- Integrate third-party systems and APIs (e.g., payment gateways, CRMs, SAP, MontyPay, etc.).
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration (CI/CD) processes.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, promoting clean coding standards and best practices.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for all backend modules and integration processes.
- Ensure adherence to secure coding, data protection, and performance optimization standards.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and implement long-term, sustainable fixes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in PHP development, with at least 3 years in Laravel.
- Strong understanding of MVC architecture, object-oriented programming (OOP), and SOLID principles.
- Proven experience in MySQL / PostgreSQL database design and query optimization.
- Proficiency in RESTful API development and JSON / XML integrations.
- Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Familiarity with Docker, Redis, queue management, and job scheduling in Laravel.
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular) is a plus.
- Experience deploying applications on cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Hetzner, or similar).
- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience with multi-tenant applications and modular Laravel architecture.
- Exposure to Laravel Octane, Livewire, or InertiaJS.
- Understanding of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit, Pest).
- Familiarity with API authentication standards (OAuth2, JWT, Sanctum, Passport).
- Strong commitment to code quality, documentation, and team collaboration.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on deadlines and deliverables.
- Adaptability to evolving technologies and project needs.
