Backend Developer – PHP & Laravel

Oowlish; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 549,000 - 916,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing software development company in Ciudad de México is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to develop and maintain scalable systems. This role involves working with PHP, Laravel, and PostgreSQL, while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over three years of relevant experience and be detail-oriented problem solvers. The position offers the flexibility of remote work and opportunities for professional growth and international collaboration.

Servicios

Home office

Flexible Hours

Competitive compensation

Career plans for growth

International Projects

Oowlish English Program

Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass

Games and Competitions

Formación

• 3+ years of experience working with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Proficient with RESTful APIs and API testing automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
• Experience using Docker for development and deployment.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

PHP

Laravel

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

AWS

Troubleshooting

Educación

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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 aBackend 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 withPHP, 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 withPHP and Laravel.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge ofSQL databases(preferably PostgreSQL).
• Proficient withRESTful APIsand API testing automation.
• Experience withGitand collaborative workflows (GitHub).
• Familiarity withCI/CD pipelinesand test automation.
• Experience usingDockerfor development and deployment.
• Knowledge ofmonitoring tools(Rollbar, CloudWatch, etc.) andAWSor similar cloud platforms.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Home office;
• Flexible Hours;
• 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;

You can also apply here

• Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/