Lead PHP Developer (Laravel)

KU Europe GmbH; Manila; Remote; PHP 3,769,000 - 5,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Long-term collaboration

Job summary

KU Europe GmbH is seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer with strong Laravel expertise to lead development, maintain web platforms, and own technical decisions. The role emphasizes PHP/Laravel work, WordPress maintenance, and guiding a small collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PHP development, strong Laravel skills, and English communication. Fully remote position with CET-hour alignment and long-term collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Laravel framework.
• WordPress development experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of MySQL, REST APIs, and Git.
• Ability to take ownership, solve complex problems, and provide technical guidance.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Availability to work full-time during CET hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP, primarily with Laravel.
• Maintain and customize WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
• Lead technical implementation and make sound development decisions.
• Review code, maintain coding standards, and guide team members.
• Improve application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

WordPress

MySQL

REST APIs

Git

Tools

DOKER

Job description

About KU Europe GmbH

KU Europe GmbH is a family-owned D2C company behind KU2 Cosmetics, dedicated to helping people “grow older, look younger.” We serve millions of customers across the DACH region with high-quality beauty and anti-aging products.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Lead PHP Developer with strong Laravel expertise to lead development, maintain our web platforms, and take technical ownership within a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in PHP development and practical experience building and maintaining applications using Laravel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP, primarily with Laravel.

• Maintain and customize WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.

• Lead technical implementation and make sound development decisions.

• Review code, maintain coding standards, and guide team members.

• Improve application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.

• Strong hands‑on experience with the Laravel framework.

• WordPress development experience is preferred.

• Good knowledge of MySQL, REST APIs, and Git.

• Ability to take ownership, solve complex problems, and provide technical guidance.

• Good written and spoken English.

• Availability to work full-time during CET hours.

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote work environment.

• Long‑term collaboration opportunity.

• Small team with meaningful technical ownership.

• International, collaborative working culture.