Remote PHP Backend Engineer

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 152,000 - 557,000; Part time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology is seeking a skilled PHP Back End Developer for a remote contract role. You will implement and maintain core backend services for high-traffic web applications, focusing on scalable server-side logic and performance.

Collaborate with front-end teams, write clean PHP code, and optimize APIs. The position offers remote work, competitive hourly pay, and a chance to contribute to a global technology platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in PHP development with PHP 7.x or 8.x.
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or Code Igniter.
• Proficiency in MySQL or PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of server environments (Linux/Unix) and deployment workflows.
• Experience with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) and background job processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PHP-based backend services and APIs to support web application functionality.
• Optimize existing codebase for performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented PHP code following industry best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across the application stack, including database queries and API endpoints.

Skills

3+ years PHP development

RESTful API development

Git version control

Linux/Unix environments

Caching (Redis/Memcached)

Background job processing

Remote work independence

Database design (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology is seeking a skilled PHP Back End Developer for a remote contract role. You will implement and maintain core backend services for high-traffic web applications, focusing on scalable server-side logic and performance.

Collaborate with front-end teams, write clean PHP code, and optimize APIs. The position offers remote work, competitive hourly pay, and a chance to contribute to a global technology platform.