Senior Laravel Developer

C9; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Part time

Job summary

C9 Pty in Cebu or Manila, Philippines is seeking a Senior Laravel Developer to design, build, and maintain robust backend solutions within the C9 ecosystem. You will work with the development team to deliver scalable Laravel applications, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL where applicable, focusing on security, performance, and best practices.

This remote-first role aligns with Australian business hours (AEST) and offers growth toward senior delivery leadership as C9 scales, with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Senior Laravel developer to design, build and maintain high-quality backend solutions.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs (and GraphQL where applicable) and ensure performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Laravel-based applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs (and GraphQL when applicable).
• Manage databases with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Implement authentication and authorization systems.
• Ensure high performance, security, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems.
• Maintain Git version control and follow coding standards.
• Contribute to code reviews and uphold development standards.

Skills

RESTful API design

GraphQL

Security best practices

Code reviews

Team collaboration

Tools

Laravel

Git

MySQL

PostgreSQL

GraphQL

Job description

Location: Cebu or Manila, Philippines (Remote-first, aligned to Australian business hours - AEST)

Employment Type: Casual / Project-Based (with potential for Part-Time or Full-Time)

The Role

The Senior Laravel Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend solutions within the C9 ecosystem. You will work closely with the development team to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient Laravel-based applications while ensuring best practices in coding standards, system architecture, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Laravel-based applications and backend systems
• Design and implement RESTful APIs (and GraphQL where applicable)
• Manage and optimize database structures using MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Implement authentication and authorization systems
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security of applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems
• Maintain version control using Git and follow best coding practices
• Contribute to code reviews and uphold development standards

Why Join C9

• You'll work on real, complex technical problems – not low-value admin delivery.
• Heavy exposure to modern cloud, integration, data, and automation projects.
• A delivery culture that values technical credibility in project leadership.
• Remote-first setup with strong es to Australian enterprise and government clients.
• Opportunity to grow into senior delivery leadership roles as C9 scales.

Working Arrangements

Remote; must be available during Australian Business Hours (AEST). Tools and equipment provided per company policy.

Remuneration & Incentives

• Remuneration and incentives commensurate with experience.

Note

Our interview process includes a mandatory live video checkpoint to verify your physical location. Candidates must be permanently based and interviewing in the Philippines to ensure compliance with regional labor regulations.