Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of backend systems using Laravel, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Architect and maintain clean, modular, and reusable codebases with strong documentation.

Design and build robust RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with Next.js / React.js frontends.

Mentor and train junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.

Implement caching, queues, background jobs, and performance optimizations.

Work closely with product and UI teams to deliver end-to-end features.

Integrate third-party services (payment gateways, SMS, WhatsApp APIs, etc.).

Participate in DevOps, deployment, and performance monitoring (preferably AWS).

Contribute to best practices, process improvements, and architecture decisions.

Required Skills

5-8 years of hands-on experience in Laravel / PHP frameworks.

Strong understanding of MySQL, Eloquent ORM, and API development.

Expertise in REST API design, authentication (JWT / OAuth), and middleware concepts.

Familiarity with AWS / cloud environments, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience mentoring or technically leading a small team of developers.

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system design skills.

Good-to-Have

Exposure to Next.js / React.js or frontend frameworks.

Experience with Redis, Queues, or Job Scheduling (Laravel Horizon).

Knowledge of microservices, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Familiarity with AI/ML API integration or SaaS-based multi-tenant systems.

Interest in clean architecture and test-driven development (TDD).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ?600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person