Backend Developer

Mercedes-Benz; Florida; On-site; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz is seeking a Backend Developer to tackle observability, feature-flag integration, and Laravel-based proofs of concept in a temporary role in Florida. You will pair with technology analysts to align TypeScript models with real behavior and help build tooling to accelerate engineers here in Hialeah.

The position requires hands-on Laravel and PHP development, comfort with temporary arrangements, and resilience across technology cycles.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend development with Laravel and PHP.
• Ability to adapt to temporary/project-based work.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple technology cycles (5+ years).
• Hands-on coding experience with strong debugging and testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up observability to detect failures before customers in FL.
• Integrate feature flags for testing on Hialeah traffic.
• Build a Laravel proof of concept quickly when a decision is needed.
• Collaborate with technology analysts to align TypeScript models with behavior.
• Develop internal tooling to speed up engineers in the team.

Tools

Laravel

PHP

Job description

Mercedes-Benz pairs employee-centric engineering challenges with the autonomy to solve them, and we need a Backend Developer to dive in. This temporary job in FL answers 6 years of effort with $115,000 - $171,000 and answers ambition with a clear way up.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand up observability so Mercedes-Benz sees failures before customers in FL do
• Wire up Written Communication feature flags so Mercedes-Benz can test on Hialeah traffic risk-free
• Spike a Laravel proof of concept fast when Mercedes-Benz needs a yes-or-no answer
• Pair with technology analysts so Mercedes-Benz's TypeScript models match real behavior
• Build the Organization tooling that makes every other Hialeah engineer faster

What You'll Bring

• Real proficiency with Laravel, plus willingness to learn PHP fast
• Comfort with temporary arrangements and the rhythms of a people-centered workplace
• Resilience measured across 5 years of technology cycles
• Hands-on technology experience that holds up to follow-up questions

Mercedes-Benz spent 6 years in the trenches of technology so its clients across Hialeah, FL wouldn't have to. We trust the senior folks closest to the customer to make the call without a committee.

Pay starts strong at $115,000 - $171,000, mentorship runs deep, and the road from senior to lead is paved with real benefits.

This opening is current to the minute and openly recruiting today.

Your Cross-Functional Collaboration story isn't finished, and the next chapter might be a Backend Developer role here.