Brisbane Laravel Engineer: AI-Driven, React/Next

Code Squirrel; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Code Squirrel in Brisbane is seeking a hands-on Laravel developer to work across client projects and internal products. You’ll take features from spec to production, covering back end, front end, tests and deployment. Some work involves new builds, while others extend legacy code and contribute to audits.

You’ll work independently, own your tickets, and communicate early if something’s off. The role combines modern PHP/Laravel with React/Next.js experience in a hybrid Brisbane setup.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial software development, with at least 3 spent on Laravel
• Proficient in Laravel ecosystem and modern PHP features
• Experience building APIs and front-end integrations with React/Next.js

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Laravel applications end to end (APIs, admin panels, background jobs)
• Develop modern front ends with React/Next.js and maintain legacy jQuery code
• Design database schemas and write efficient queries
• Write automated tests and ensure CI pipelines remain green
• Review merge requests and contribute to code audits
• Collaborate across teams and keep Jira tickets up to date

Skills

Laravel

PHP 8.2+

React

Next.js

jQuery

Tailwind CSS

Inertia/Livewire

REST API design

MySQL

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Code Squirrel in Brisbane is seeking a hands-on Laravel developer to work across client projects and internal products. You’ll take features from spec to production, covering back end, front end, tests and deployment. Some work involves new builds, while others extend legacy code and contribute to audits.

You’ll work independently, own your tickets, and communicate early if something’s off. The role combines modern PHP/Laravel with React/Next.js experience in a hybrid Brisbane setup.