Laravel Developer

Corbelbiz; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbelbiz is seeking a skilled backend developer to design, develop, and maintain robust Laravel PHP applications, collaborating with frontend teams to deliver scalable APIs and web services.

You will build RESTful APIs, work with MySQL/PostgreSQL, apply security best practices, perform testing, and participate in deployments on Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS/IT or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of professional Laravel/PHP development experience.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with deployment workflows, Linux environments, and basic server management.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, record, and maintain backend web applications using Laravel PHP framework.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code following OOP principles.
• Design and manage relational databases using MySQL/PostgreSQL, including migrations and seeders.
• Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs for frontend apps.
• Implement data serialization, authentication (JWT, OAuth), and authorization securely.
• Ensure high performance and security of backend systems.
• Perform testing and debugging to ensure reliable releases.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers.

Skills

PHP

Laravel framework

MVC pattern

RESTful APIs

JSON

Git

Caching (Redis/Memcached)

Queue management in Laravel

Unit testing (PHPUnit/Pest)

Communication & teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Swagger / Postman

JWT / OAuth

PHPUnit / Pest

Job description

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services and web applications. The role involves collaborating with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications and APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, record, and maintain cutting-edge web applications using the Laravel PHP framework.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code following object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and best practices.
• Design and manage relational databases using MySQL/PostgreSQL, including writing optimized queries, migrations, and seeders.

API Development and Integration:

• Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications (React, Next.js, or mobile apps).
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external web services.
• Handle data serialization, authentication (JWT, OAuth), and authorization securely.

Application Performance & Security:

• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and maximum security of backend systems.
• Implement robust data protection measures and handle security best practices (preventing SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.).
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.

CMS & E-Commerce Integration (Optional/Bonus):

• Customize and extend CMS platforms or e-commerce solutions built on PHP/Laravel when required.
• Manage server environments, deployments, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.).

Testing and Debugging:

• Perform unit testing and feature testing using PHPUnit or Pest to ensure bug-free releases.
• Identify, debug, and resolve application bottlenecks, performance issues, and errors.

Code Review and Documentation:

• Follow industry-standard coding guidelines and participate in peer code reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs, database schemas, and application workflows using tools like Swagger or Postman.
• Work closely with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, and project managers.
• Provide regular updates on development tasks, project timelines, and technical challenges.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Solid understanding of MVC architectural pattern and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and database management.
• Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs and JSON data structures.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Basic knowledge of caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) and queue management in Laravel.

Soft Skills:

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet strict project deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to emerging backend technologies and frameworks.

Experience:

• Professional experience in Laravel and PHP development, 2-3 years.
• Familiarity with deployment workflows, Linux environments, and basic server management.