Backend Engineer (PHP) - Remote Work | REF#295363

BairesDev; United States; A distancia; MXN 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware and software setup for home

Flexible hours

Parental leaves and vacations

Multicultural global team

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

BairesDev is seeking a Backend Engineer specializing in PHP to build and maintain high-performance web applications and APIs. You will modernize legacy systems and implement scalable solutions aligned with modern software engineering standards.

You will design, develop, and maintain backend services using PHP 7.4+/8+ with Laravel or Symfony, build RESTful APIs, and lead refactoring for performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Formación

• 4+ years of Backend Engineering experience focusing on PHP development.
• Proficient with PHP 7.4+/8+ and MVC frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Strong RESTful API design and implementation experience.
• Solid SQL database skills (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL).
• Experience modernizing and refactoring legacy codebases.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using PHP 7.4+/8+ and MVC frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.
• Lead refactoring to improve maintainability, performance, and security.
• Manage and optimize database schemas and queries (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure high code quality via testing, reviews, and best practices.

Conocimientos

PHP development

RESTful APIs

MVC frameworks

Code quality

English proficiency

Herramientas

Laravel

Symfony

MySQL

MariaDB

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

As a Backend Engineer specializing in PHP, you will build and maintain high-performance web applications and APIs. You will play a vital role in modernizing legacy systems and implementing clean, scalable solutions that align with modern software engineering standards.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using PHP 7.4+/8+ and frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to support seamless integration with frontend applications and third-party services.
• Lead refactoring efforts to improve codebase maintainability, performance, and security.
• Manage and optimize database schemas and queries using MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into efficient technical implementations.
• Ensure high code quality through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Backend Engineering, focusing on PHP development.
• Proven expertise with PHP 7.4+/8+ and MVC frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Strong hands-on experience in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid proficiency in SQL databases, specifically MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in modernizing and refactoring legacy codebases for improved performance.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact! #BD-PRIO-2026