Backend Developer (Laravel)

Paratune Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Paratune Technologies is seeking a backend developer to design, build, and maintain robust PHP/Laravel systems that power web and mobile apps. You will craft APIs, manage data models, and integrate external services, working closely with frontend, mobile, and product teams.

The role emphasizes secure authentication, scalable architecture, and performance tuning, with independent work and strict deadlines. Fully remote role with flexible hours, compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have strong PHP and Laravel experience.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and backend architecture.
• Experience with MySQL or MariaDB, including indexes and optimization.
• Familiar with Laravel queues, jobs, middleware, and validation.
• Git usage in a collaborative workflow and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs.
• Create secure, scalable backend architecture with auth and RBAC.
• Design and tune database structures, relationships, and queries.
• Integrate third-party services and external APIs.
• Debug, test, and maintain systems with performance and security in mind.
• Agree API contracts with client teams and produce clear docs and code.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

REST APIs

MySQL/MariaDB

Git

Security practices

Authentication/ RBAC

Tools

Laravel Queues

Middleware

Docker

Nginx

Job description

Role overview

Develop and maintain backend systems that support web and mobile applications. You'll build APIs and data structures, connect external services, and work with frontend, mobile, and product colleagues to deliver secure, dependable, high-performance features.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs.
• Create secure, scalable backend architecture and implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access.
• Design and tune database structures, relationships, indexes, and queries.
• Integrate third-party services and external APIs.
• Debug, test, and maintain existing systems while following sound performance and security practices.
• Agree API contracts with client-side teams and produce clear, maintainable documentation and code.

Requirements

• Strong PHP and Laravel experience.
• Understanding of REST APIs and backend architecture.
• Experience with MySQL or MariaDB, including relationships, indexes, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with Laravel queues, jobs, middleware, and validation.
• Experience using Git in a collaborative workflow and applying security practices for authentication and data protection.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience with Laravel 9 or 10, or API authentication tools such as JWT, Sanctum, or Passport.
• Docker or server deployment experience with Linux and Nginx.
• Familiarity with Flutter, frontend frameworks, or larger ERP, CRM, or SaaS systems.

Benefits and work setup

• Fully remote, with flexible working hours.
• Compensation based on experience, work on production systems, and potential for long-term collaboration.