Full-Stack PHP/Laravel & React Developer, APIs

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a technically accomplished software engineer in the Philippines to develop robust applications using PHP/Laravel and React. You will build and maintain REST APIs, work with databases, and ensure secure coding practices in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and help reduce technical debt while delivering high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience developing applications with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong backend development with React and frontend technologies.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs in production.
• Solid 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 collaborate with stakeholders.

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 monolithic and microservices.
• 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

Database design

Automated testing

Secure coding

Cross-functional comms

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a technically accomplished software engineer in the Philippines to develop robust applications using PHP/Laravel and React. You will build and maintain REST APIs, work with databases, and ensure secure coding practices in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and help reduce technical debt while delivering high-quality software.