Senior Software Engineer (PHP with Laravel Framework), Workvivo

LaraBench; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LaraBench in Ireland seeks a Senior Software Engineer (PHP with Laravel) to design and build robust backend services for hosted SaaS. You will craft scalable APIs, real-time data feeds, and modular systems, while ensuring security and performance.

You will collaborate with product designers and other engineers, review code, and optimize libraries. Strong PHP/Laravel, HTML, and React experience plus 5+ years in software development are required; familiarity with AWS Lambda, Redis, OAuth/JWT and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Strong PHP with Laravel framework experience.
• Proficiency in HTML and modern JavaScript (React/React Native).
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with hosted web apps/SaaS.
• Solid understanding of OO design, testing, and database design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend services in PHP/Laravel.
• Build modular, scalable systems and efficient APIs.
• Optimize code and libraries for performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.
• Leverage AI coding tools in daily workflow.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

HTML

React

React Native

OAuth

JWT

RESTful APIs

SQL

OO design

Unit testing

Tools

AWS Lambda

Firebase

Redis

Job description

remoteseniorfull-time# Senior Software Engineer (PHP with Laravel Framework), WorkvivoZoomRemote / Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland Salary not disclosedlaravelphpapireactawsdescription## Job descriptionChrome desktop can translate this description on-device without sending the text to LaraBench.* Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security.* Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability.* Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements.* Optimising Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance.* Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions.* Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products.* Engaging in Development Processes: participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.* Possess excellent skills in programming languages such as PHP (with Laravel Framework) and HTML with exposure working on React framework.* Have experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/ SaaS.* Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns and web app design principles* Possess knowledge of database design, performance and SQL* Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute in feature planning and designing* Have experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.* Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions.* Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous.* Demonstrate a high level of maturity using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent. Leveraging these tools effectively as part of day-to-day development workflow is expected.