(1620) Semi Senior Full Stack PHP Developer

Nortal; São Paulo; Remote; BRL 495,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive USD salary

100% remote work

Paid time off & holidays

Sick leave

Annual credit

Team-building activities

Birthday off

Job summary

Nortal in LATAM is seeking a Semi Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join a remote product engineering team. You will work across PHP back-end and front-end technologies, contributing to new features and architectural discussions while supporting RESTful APIs and PostgreSQL databases.

The role emphasizes autonomy, async collaboration, and a strong commitment to quality. Perfect for developers with 3+ years of full-stack experience and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3+ years of full-stack development with PHP and Node.js.
• Strong OOP skills and experience with MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, Lumen).
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS; RESTful APIs; PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and AI-enabled workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new product features across the stack.
• Contribute to software architecture and design discussions.
• Build and maintain PHP applications and RESTful APIs.
• Work with PostgreSQL databases and complex SQL queries.
• Participate in sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Utilize development tools, including AI aids, ensuring quality.
• Participate in Nortal's Technical Interviewer Program.

Skills

PHP

Node.js

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

REST APIs

SQL

Laravel

Symfony

Lumen

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

Lumen

PostgreSQL

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join Nortal for your next big adventure. We are seeking Semi Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join our team, grow with us, and teach us a few things along the way.

Why join Nortal

• Say Goodbye to Micromanagement: We champion autonomy, open communication, and respect for diversity as our core values.
• Outcomes Over Hours: We believe in a work model focused on impact, providing you with the flexibility to balance your professional success with your personal well-being.
• Vibrant Community: Join our close-knit LATAM remote team and connect through tech talks, virtual coffee breaks, and team-building activities.
• Support from Day One: Our People Care team is here to support you throughout your journey, from wellness check-ins to professional growth.

Our benefits

• Competitive USD salary.
• 100% remote work: While you can work from anywhere, you’re always welcome to connect with teammates and grow your network at our coworking spaces across LATAM.
• Paid time off & national holidays: Take the time you need according to your country’s regulations while receiving your full salary.
• Sick leave: Focus on your health without stress. Take the necessary time to recover and feel better.
• Annual credit: Spend it on the perks you love to enhance your work-life balance.
• Team-building activities: Join us for coffee breaks, tech talks, and after-work gatherings to bond with your Nortal family and feel part of our vibrant community.
• Birthday off: Enjoy an extra day off during your birthday week to celebrate in style with friends and family.

About The Project

Join a product engineering team building and improving web-based software and digital services. In this full-stack role, you will develop new features, contribute to technical design discussions, and work with a cross-functional Agile team. The role offers the opportunity to work across PHP back-end development and front-end technologies, with supporting tools and services used across modern web applications.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement new product features and enhancements across the application stack.
• Contribute to software architecture and design discussions, sharing practical technical input.
• Build and maintain PHP applications and RESTful APIs, and work with front-end technologies as needed.
• Work with PostgreSQL databases, including writing complex SQL queries and contributing to database schema design.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to identify functional or performance issues and implement effective solutions.
• Use relevant development tools, including AI tools where appropriate, while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
• Take part in Nortal's Technical Interviewer Program, conducting technical interviews for your account and other accounts to help build the teams behind Nortal's growth.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 3 years of full-stack development experience, ideally including PHP and Node.js.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills in PHP and hands‑on experience with an MVC framework such as Laravel, Symfony, or Lumen.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries and designing database schemas with PostgreSQL.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify functional or performance issues and address them proactively.
• Exceptional attention to detail, clear verbal and written communication, and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and collaborative teamwork.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following is valuable: Redis, Memcached, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Solr, Docker, Kubernetes, and AI tools or AI-enabled development workflows.
• Advanced English Level is required for this role as you will work with US clients. Effective communication in English is essential to deliver the best solutions to our clients and expand your horizons.

Global Impact, Local Culture

For over 25 years, we’ve been shaping digital transformation, delivering complex solutions for global enterprises and public sector organizations. Today, we are at the forefront of an AI-driven transformation era, helping organizations turn data into real business value. By combining deep domain expertise with data and AI, we design solutions that create immediate impact while scaling for the future. We believe complexity doesn’t have to mean complicated, and that the best solutions are those that work in the real world, not just on paper. That’s why our clients trust us with their most ambitious, business-critical initiatives.