Laravel Developer – Backend Lead & Delivery Controller

Sigosoft ® (P) Ltd; Kerala; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigosoft ® (P) Ltd in Kerala is seeking a highly responsible Laravel Developer to take full ownership of backend architecture, delivery quality, scope control, and technical stability. You will operate in an AI-first development environment where Cursor, ChatGPT, and AI-assisted debugging are mandatory daily tools to ensure scalable, secure, and production-ready software.

The role requires deep expertise in PHP, Laravel, REST APIs, database design, and performance tuning, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proficient in Object-Oriented PHP and Laravel
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and MVC patterns
• Experience designing scalable SQL databases and REST APIs
• Familiarity with Git workflows and code versioning
• Ability to use AI tools (Cursor, ChatGPT) for development validation

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend systems using Laravel
• Design optimized and normalized database schemas
• Build secure and well-structured REST APIs
• Implement authentication and authorization systems
• Handle performance optimization and query tuning
• Conduct code refactoring when necessary
• Ensure proper error handling and logging
• Validate API responses before frontend integration
• Support deployment and production validation
• Document database structures and logic flow

Skills

Object-Oriented PHP

Laravel framework

JavaScript

MVC architecture

SQL and database design

REST APIs

Debugging and optimization

Analytical thinking

Kerala resident

AI coding tools (Cursor)

Tools

Git workflow

Cursor

CodeIgniter

Job description

We are looking for a highly responsible Laravel Developer who will take full ownership of backend architecture, delivery quality, scope control, and technical stability.

You will operate in an AI-first development environment, where AI tools like Cursor, ChatGPT, and AI-assisted debugging are mandatory in daily workflow.

You are accountable not just for writing code, but for ensuring what is built is scalable, secure, documented, and production-ready.

Core Ownership

You Are Responsible For

• Backend architecture clarity
• Database design correctness
• API stability and performance
• Matching development with approved scope
• Avoiding technical debt
• Preventing production failures

If backend instability affects client delivery, it falls under your accountability review.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend systems using Laravel
• Design optimized and normalized database schemas
• Build secure and well-structured REST APIs
• Implement authentication and authorization systems
• Handle performance optimization and query tuning tags for some items ✗ ✗
• Conduct code refactoring when necessary
• Ensure proper error handling and logging
• Validate API responses before frontend integration
• Support deployment and production validation

Scope & Documentation Control

• Review scope before development begins
• Break down features into structured technical tasks
• Identify missing logic or unclear requirements
• Maintain API documentation
• Document database structures and logic flow
• Ensure no unapproved feature is implemented
• Support tester with technical clarifications

Operational & Delivery Responsibility

• Estimate tasks realistically and justify timelines
• Avoid repeated production bugs
• Maintain version control discipline
• Follow structured branching strategy
• Ensure code is review-ready at all times
• Maintain proper internal documentation
• Communicate delays before deadlines

AI-Integrated Responsibilities

• Use AI tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, AI debugging tools) daily
• Generate structured boilerplate with AI responsibly
• Use AI for logic validation and optimization suggestions
• Use AI to review potential security vulnerabilities
• Improve development speed without compromising quality

AI usage is mandatory. Manual-only development approach is not acceptable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented PHP
• Advanced understanding of Laravel framework
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (Mandatory)
• Clear understanding of MVC architecture
• Strong SQL and database design skills
• Experience building and managing REST APIs
• Knowledge of Git workflow
• Strong debugging and optimization skills
• Experience using AI coding tools like Cursor (Mandatory)
• Strong analytical thinking
• Candidate must be from Kerala

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Vue.js
• Experience with CodeIgniter
• Basic DevOps knowledge
• Understanding of system scaling

What This Role Is Not

• Not limited to writing controllers and models
• Not limited to fixing small bugs
• Not a task-only execution role

This is a backend ownership role.

Ideal Candidate

• Takes full responsibility for delivery
• Thinks long-term architecture
• Structured and disciplined
• Comfortable with accountability
• Ready to work in a high-performance environment