Senior PHP Laravel Developer

GSES System; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NS Business Card

Company laptop

Management tasks

Job summary

GSES – Global Sustainable Enterprise System is seeking a Senior PHP Laravel Developer to design, build, and maintain our core platform. You will own backend components, collaborate with product, data, and operations teams to ensure performance, security, and scalability, and mentor junior developers when needed.

Based in The Netherlands, the role is on-site in Rotterdam with hybrid options and a strong focus on ESG data platforms and EU-funded initiatives to promote transparency and sustainable

Qualifications

• Based in The Netherlands.
• 7+ years of experience in PHP/Laravel.
• Senior-level PHP/Laravel expertise with strong MySQL.
• Experience with Git-based workflows.
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP (Laravel).
• Design scalable, secure architectures for the platform.
• Optimize performance and database structures.
• Integrate APIs, external data sources, and third-party services.
• Participate in technical decisions and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product, data, and sustainability experts.
• Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, and documentation.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

Git workflows

Software architecture

Problem solving

Management skills

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Azure

Job description

Join GSES as Senior PHP Laravel Developer and Build Technology for a Sustainable Future!

Are you an experienced PHP Laravel Developer who wants to work on scalable platforms with real societal impact? Do you want to take ownership, contribute to architectural decisions, and build digital infrastructure that supports transparency and sustainability worldwide? Then this role is perfect for you!

Location: On-site (Rotterdam), hybrid possible
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: €5,000 – €6,000 per month
Extras: NS Business Card, Laptop, Management tasks

About GSES

GSES – Global Sustainable Enterprise System develops advanced systems that transform complex sustainability and ESG data into clear, reliable, and comparable insights. We are building digital infrastructure that supports transparency, sustainability, and data-driven decision making worldwide. Our technology supports governments, organizations, and international projects, including EU-funded initiatives, in building a more transparent and resilient future.

Your Role as Senior PHP Laravel Developer

As a Senior PHP Laravel Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our core platform. You will work closely with product, data, and operations teams to ensure performance, security, and scalability. You will be expected to take ownership, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers where needed.

Responsibilities

• – Develop and maintain complex backend systems using PHP (Laravel).
• – Design scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures.
• – Optimize system performance and database structures.
• – Integrate APIs, external data sources, and third‑party services.
• – Participate in technical decision-making and code reviews.
• – Collaborate with product, data, and sustainability experts.
• – Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, and documentation.

Requirements

• – Based in The Netherlands.
• – 7+ years working experience.
• – Strong expertise in PHP and Laravel (senior‑level).
• – Strong knowledge of MySQL.
• – Experience with Git‑based workflows.
• – Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• – Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• – Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• – Management skills.

Nice to Have

• – Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• – Experience with Docker / CI‑CD pipelines.
• – Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, or data platforms.
• – Experience working in scale‑ups or international projects.

What We Offer

• – Senior technical role with real ownership & management tasks.
• – Opportunity to work on impactful, international projects.
• – Collaborative and mission‑driven team.
• – Flexible working environment (hybrid possible).
• – Salary range: €5,000 – €6,000 per month.
• – Long‑term growth opportunities within GSES.
• – NS Business Card for commuting.
• – Company laptop.

Working at GSES Means:

• – Building systems that matter for a more sustainable world.
• – Being part of a team working on EU-funded initiatives and international projects.
• – Contributing to transparency and data‑driven sustainability decisions.
• – Facing new technical challenges and opportunities to grow.