Full Stack Developer (PHP, Laravel, React)

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a skilled PHP/Laravel back-end developer in the Philippines to join a high-growth, scaling team working on large-scale travel technology products. You will develop new capabilities, integrate third-party systems, and contribute across backend and frontend platforms.

The role requires strong PHP/Laravel experience, solid React knowledge, and hands-on API and database work. You will operate in AWS/Kubernetes environments and apply domain-driven design in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing applications with PHP and Laravel.
• Backend development with React and frontend technologies.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs in production.
• Relational database design, optimisation, maintenance.
• Knowledge of secure web application development practices.
• Experience writing automated tests and ensuring software quality.
• Ability to explain technical decisions and contributions.
• Independent work style with effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product capabilities and integrate third-party systems across backend and frontend platforms.
• Build, maintain, and enhance applications using PHP/Laravel and React.
• Design, implement, and support RESTful APIs and external system integrations.
• Manage relational databases, including schema improvements and performance tuning.
• Create automated tests to improve software stability and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve defects, and reduce technical debt.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements into clear development tasks.
• Work within event-driven architectures using command and event bus patterns.
• Contribute to systems operating in AWS and Kubernetes environments across both monolithic and microservice architectures.
• Apply Domain-Driven Design principles to create scalable and loosely coupled solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote high-quality development standards.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

React

REST APIs

Databases

Automated tests

AWS

Kubernetes

DDD

Code reviews

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

• High growth role with strong ownership in a scaling team
• Work on large-scale global travel technology products

About Our Client

The hiring company is a large organization operating within the transport & distribution industry. It is committed to leveraging technology to enhance its services and streamline operations, offering a professional and collaborative work environment.

Job Description

• Develop new product capabilities and integrate third-party systems across backend and frontend platforms.
• Build, maintain, and enhance applications using PHP/Laravel and React.
• Design, implement, and support RESTful APIs and external system integrations.
• Manage relational databases, including schema improvements and performance tuning.
• Create automated tests to improve software stability and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve defects, and reduce technical debt.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements into clear development tasks.
• Work within event-driven architectures using command and event bus patterns.
• Contribute to systems operating in AWS and Kubernetes environments across both monolithic and microservice architectures.
• Apply Domain-Driven Design principles to create scalable and loosely coupled solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote high-quality development standards.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven professional experience developing applications with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong backend development expertise with working knowledge of React and frontend technologies.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs in production environments.
• Solid understanding of relational database design, optimisation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of secure web application development practices.
• Experience writing automated tests and ensuring software quality.
• Ability to explain technical decisions and contributions made to previous projects.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills when engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and capable of delivering results within complex, fast-paced environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work in a large organization within the transport & distribution industry.
• Exposure to innovative technology and product development processes.
• Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.