laravel developer
Technical Leadership (40%)
Architect and develop robust, scalable Laravel applications and RESTful APIs
Lead technical decisions on the Laravel stack, package selection, and system architecture
Implement and advocate for best practices in code quality, testing (PHPUnit, Pest), and security
Design and optimize database schemas (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and write efficient Eloquent queries
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployment strategies
Development & Implementation (40%)
Build complex features using Laravel's latest features (Laravel 10/11, Livewire, Inertia.js, Sail)
Develop and maintain microservices and event-driven architectures
Implement real-time features using WebSockets (Laravel Echo, Pusher, Soketi)
Optimize application performance through caching (Redis, Memcached), query optimization, and code profiling
Integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal)
Write clean, maintainable code following PSR standards and SOLID principles
Team Collaboration (20%)
Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and pair programming
Collaborate with frontend developers (React/Vue.js), DevOps, and product teams
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups)
Create and maintain technical documentation
Contribute to architectural discussions and tech debt reduction initiatives
Required Qualifications
Must-Have Skills:
5+ years of professional PHP/Laravel development experience
Expert knowledge of Laravel ecosystem (Eloquent, Blade, Service Container, Queues, Events)
Strong experience with modern PHP (v8.0+, typed properties, attributes, enums)
Advanced database skills (MySQL/PostgreSQL, query optimization, indexing)
Experience with API development (REST, GraphQL with Lighthouse)
Proficiency with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest, Mockery)
Experience with version control (Git), branching strategies, and code reviews
Knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architecture
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, Laravel Vapor/Forge)
Familiarity with frontend build tools (Vite, Webpack) and JavaScript frameworks