Full Stack Laravel Developer

Virtuthinko W. L; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtuthinko W. L in Bahrain is seeking an experienced Full Stack Laravel Developer to lead design, development, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise web applications.

The role emphasizes Laravel expertise, AWS cloud services, API development, security best practices, and modern software development methodologies. You will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web apps with PHP 8.x and Laravel, lead API development, and architect scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Laravel development with PHP 8.x and OOP.
• Strong knowledge of MVC, routing, middleware, and Eloquent.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and cloud deployments.
• Security-focused coding practices and secure API design.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Blade templates and modern JS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web apps using PHP 8.x and Laravel.
• Lead RESTful API development and system integrations.
• Architect scalable, secure software solutions.
• Optimize performance, queries, and reliability.
• Implement security controls against common vulnerabilities.
• Develop UI with Blade, JavaScript, Vue.js or React, and Bootstrap.
• Manage GitLab repositories, branching, and reviews.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Support CI/CD implementation and deployment processes.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications in AWS environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Maintain documentation and coding standards.

Skills

Laravel

PHP 8.x

API design

AWS

Security best practices

MVC architecture

Blade

JavaScript

Vue.js/React

GitLab

CI/CD

Docker

Mentoring

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Laravel Forge

GitLab

Docker

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Laravel Developer to lead the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise web applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Laravel, AWS cloud services, API development, security best practices, and modern software development methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using PHP 8.x and Laravel.
• Lead the development of RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Architect scalable and secure software solutions.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system reliability.
• Implement security controls to protect against SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and other vulnerabilities.
• Develop modern user interfaces using Blade, JavaScript, Vue.js or React, and Bootstrap.
• Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and code reviews through GitLab.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Support CI/CD implementation and deployment processes.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications in AWS environments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Requirements

• Technical Skills
• Backend Development
• Advanced expertise in PHP 8.x and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Strong experience with Laravel Framework.
• MVC Architecture, Routing, Middleware, Service Containers, and Artisan CLI.
• Advanced Eloquent ORM, Migrations, Seeders, and Query Optimization.
• Frontend Development
• HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap.
• JavaScript (ES6+).
• Vue.js and/or React.
• Blade Templating.
• API & Security
• RESTful API design and development.
• Laravel Sanctum and Passport.
• Authentication and Authorization.
• Secure coding practices and web application security.
• Cloud & DevOps
• AWS Cloud Services.
• Application deployment and troubleshooting in AWS.
• Docker.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Laravel Forge (preferred).
• Additional Skills
• Node.js.
• Apache Web Server.
• Git/GitLab.
• AI-enabled application development is an advantage.
• Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Preferred Certifications
• AWS Certified Developer
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Laravel Certification
• DevOps Certifications
• Other relevant software engineering certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on Laravel development experience.