Laravel Engineer with MySQL Tuning Experience (Remote, LATAM)

Bluelight; Saltillo; A distancia; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software consultancy in Saltillo is seeking a skilled software developer specializing in Laravel to join its growing team. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects while collaborating with talented professionals. With flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about software development. Candidates should have expertise in backend development, SQL optimization, and designing RESTful APIs.

Servicios

Competitive salary and bonuses

Generous paid-time-off policy

Flexible working hours

Continuing education and training

Company-sponsored coursework and certifications

Formación

• Deep understanding of Laravel framework architecture and capabilities.
• Experience in building high-performance backend systems.
• Expertise in writing, optimizing, and debugging SQL queries.

Responsabilidades

• Develop high-quality applications using Laravel.
• Collaborate with frontend tech (ReactJS is a plus).
• Implement robust security practices in backend systems.

Conocimientos

Laravel

MySQL optimization

SQL query optimization

API design

RESTful services

Testing tools (Pest, PHPUnit)

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users\' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone\'s opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

Responsibilities

The description below reflects the candidate requirements and the type of work expected in this role, based on the original content.

• Provide software development expertise with Laravel (8 and above), demonstrating a deep understanding of the framework\'s architecture and capabilities.
• Contribute to building high-performance backend systems, with a focus on MySQL database performance optimization and resolving complex bottlenecks.
• Write, optimize, and debug complex SQL queries for applications handling large and growing datasets, including understanding EXPLAIN plans, indexing strategies (including composite indexes), and query rewriting techniques.
• Design and normalize/denormalize database schemas to ensure scalability and data integrity for high-volume transactions.
• Work with Eloquent ORM and Laravel Query Builder, understanding how generated SQL impacts performance and how to optimize queries.
• Contribute to complex, large-scale multi-tenant SaaS applications.
• Implement robust security practices in backend systems, including Laravel Authentication.
• Utilize testing tools such as Pest PHP and PHPUnit to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Design and implement robust, scalable RESTful APIs in Laravel with a focus on performance and data efficiency.
• Collaborate with frontend tech (ReactJS is a plus) as part of integrated project teams.
• Take extreme ownership of work, aligning with estimates and processes agreed with the team.
• Identify with Bluelight\'s clients\' goals and deliver commitments made to them by the team.
• Maintain a positive mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Demonstrate forensic attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Flexible working hours
• Work remotely
• Continuing education, training, conferences
• Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications

About the role

Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry. If you’re eager to be part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly growing consultancy, we encourage you to apply.