Back End Developer Laravel

Points; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer (PHP/Laravel) to build and scale backend services supporting merchants. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in PHP and Laravel, strong web technologies proficiency, and a passion for best coding practices. Responsibilities include writing clean code, developing specifications, and mentoring other engineers. Benefits include company offerings and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven experience in software development with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong proficiency in web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and AJAX.
• Hands-on experience with third-party APIs and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-designed code.
• Produce detailed specifications for project tasks.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain core product software.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

RESTful APIs

MySQL

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Git

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We’re Hiring : Back-End Developer (Laravel) – a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel) to join us.

The role will be heavily involved in building and scaling backend services that directly support our merchants across different streams.

Overview

• PHP + Laravel – core stack
• RESTful APIs, integrations, scalable architecture
• Focused on merchant journeys (orders, shipping, catalog, etc.)
• Working closely with product, design & engineering teams
• Clean code, testing, and performance‑minded development
• Solve complex problems with a mindset focused on improvement and innovation.
• Previous experience working on e‑commerce platforms and customer loyalty programs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-designed code.
• Produce detailed specifications.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Follow industry best practices.
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Analyze performance.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers.

Requirements

• 4+ years of proven experience in software development with PHP and Laravel (preferably in high‑traffic or complex systems).
• Strong proficiency in web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and building responsive interfaces.
• Hands‑on experience with third‑party APIs (POS, loyalty programs, payment gateways, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (MySQL) with ability to write and optimize complex queries.
• Proficiency with version control tools (Git) and working with Git Flow.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Familiarity with caching, queues, and performance optimization techniques.
• Passion for applying best practices (SOLID principles, design patterns) and writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Skilled in working with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment and scalability.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is a plus.

Benefits – (Details omitted)