We're looking for a PHP Developer with Laravel experience to join our development team. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of scalable software architecture, and the ability to work in an Agile/SCRUM environment. You'll be working with a modern stack, including Laravel Forge, MySQL, Redis, Tailwind, and Vue.js, deploying on Akamai Cloud with GitHub version control.
Responsibilities
Develop & Maintain Laravel-Based Applications
- Build and optimize backend services using Laravel.
- Work with Laravel Forge for deployment & server management.
- Integrate MySQL & Redis for scalable data handling.
- Implement background jobs & queue workers for performance.
Enhance Frontend Functionality
- Use Laravel Blade templates for rendering views.
- Work with Tailwind CSS, DataTables, and JQuery to refine UI.
Ensure Code Quality & Best Practices
- Follow SCRUM/Agile methodologies with bi-weekly sprints.
- Maintain GitHub repositories with proper branching & versioning.
- Develop & refine unit testing strategies (TDD experience is a plus).
Improve Security & Performance
- Ensure secure authentication (hashed user data through Laravel).
- Monitor application performance with New Relic & Sentry.io.
- Implement API security best practices & protect against vulnerabilities.
Collaborate & Communicate Effectively
- Participate in code reviews, daily stand-ups, and sprint planning.
- Work with Jira for backlog management & issue tracking.
- Communicate effectively with team members via Slack, Trello, and Google Suite.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience Level:
Mid to Senior-Level PHP Developer (3+ years)
Core Technologies: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Redis, REST APIs
Frontend Experience: Blade templates, Tailwind, DataTables, JQuery (Vue.js is a plus)
Deployment & Infrastructure: Laravel Forge, Akamai Cloud, GitHub CI/CD
Monitoring & Debugging: Sentry.io, New Relic, Cloudflare
Development Practices: Agile/SCRUM, Jira, Unit Testing, Code Documentation
Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, ability to work independently, problem-solving mindset
Nice-to-Have Skills (Bonus Points!)
- Experience with Laravel Octane for performance optimization.
- Knowledge of Vue.js for frontend enhancements.
- Experience implementing automated testing in Laravel.
- Familiarity with carrier API integrations (e.g., FedEx, UPS, USPS).