Backend Developer – PHP & Laravel

Oowlish; Região Geográfica Imediata de Vitória; Remote; BRL 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Competitive compensation based on experience

Career plans for growth

International Projects

Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)

Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass

Games and Competitions

Job summary

A leading Latin American software development company is seeking a Backend Engineer for its fast-growing telemedicine platform. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems while collaborating remotely. Candidates should have over 3 years of PHP and Laravel experience. This position offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL).
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Build and maintain integrations with third-party APIs and internal tools.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work‑life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our fast‑growing telemedicine platform and help design, build, and maintain scalable, high‑performance backend systems. This is a hands‑on role where you will take ownership of critical services, develop new features, and ensure the stability and efficiency of our backend architecture. You’ll work with PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and AWS, collaborating closely with frontend, QA, product, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless, high‑quality healthcare solutions.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make architectural decisions, implement performance optimizations, and support integration with third‑party APIs. You will also be responsible for debugging complex issues, automating tests, and improving CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast and reliable releases. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, remote‑first environment and enjoys working across teams to create scalable systems that directly impact patient care. If you are passionate about backend engineering, cloud technologies, and building reliable systems that support meaningful healthcare outcomes, this is the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
• Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain system reliability and performance
• Build and maintain integrations with third‑party APIs and internal tools
• Write and maintain automated tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure code quality and smooth deployments
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous process improvements
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision‑making

Must Have

• 3+ years of experience working with PHP and Laravel
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL)
• Proficient with RESTful APIs and API testing automation
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
• Experience using Docker for development and deployment
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Rollbar, CloudWatch, etc.) and AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills

Benefits & Perks

• Home office
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company
• International Projects
• Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
• Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
• Games and Competitions

Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oowlish by 2x

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.