Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) - Midshift

KMC Solutions; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KMC Solutions seeks a Senior Backend Developer / Full Stack Engineer in the Philippines, focusing on PHP/Laravel, backend systems, and SQL databases. You will build scalable applications, APIs, and integrations, collaborating with a team delivering modern cloud-based solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on backend work with PHP, Python, and cloud technologies, in an onsite-to-hybrid setup in BGC, Taguig. 5+ years of experience and strong problem-solving are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Recent hands-on experience with PHP/Laravel.
• Strong backend development and database/SQL skills.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Hands-on Python for backend development or scripting.
• Working knowledge of React.js or modern frontend tech.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, or cloud environments.
• Knowledge of microservices and scalable applications.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using PHP/Laravel.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Work extensively with SQL databases and backend data solutions.
• Develop backend services and solutions using Python.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance.
• Work with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile development.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

Python

React.js

Cloud environments

Team collaboration

Hands-on

Debugging

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

PHP/Laravel

AWS

Kubernetes

Microservices

REST clients / third-party integrations

Job description

Join a growing SaaS team building a next-generation booking platform used for transportation and accommodation services worldwide.

We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer / Full Stack Engineer with strong hands-on experience in PHP/Laravel, backend development, and databases. You’ll work on scalable applications, APIs, integrations, and backend systems while collaborating with a team building modern cloud-based solutions.

Location: BGC, Taguig

Work Set Up: Onsite for the first 30 days, then Hybrid (3 days onsite | 2 days WFH)

Schedule: Mid Shift | 11AM–8PM

What We're Looking For:

We're particularly interested in candidates who are backend-heavy and hands-on, with recent PHP/Laravel experience and strong foundations in SQL/database development.

If you've spent the majority of your recent career building backend systems rather than focusing primarily on frontend development, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using PHP/Laravel
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Work extensively with SQL databases and backend data solutions
• Develop backend services and solutions using Python
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance
• Work with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Participate in code reviews and Agile development
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Recent hands-on experience with PHP/Laravel
• Strong backend development and database/SQL skills
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Hands-on experience with Python for backend development, scripting, or services
• Working knowledge of React.js or modern frontend technologies
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, or cloud-based environments
• Knowledge of microservices and scalable applications
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Highly Preferred

• Experience in Airline, Travel Technology, Booking Platforms, Transportation, Hospitality, or GDS
• Experience with Event-Driven Architecture
• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Strong experience in database optimization and performance tuning
• Experience with macOS development environment