Laravel PHP Backend Engineer: Build Scalable APIs

BitByte Innovations; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BitByte Innovations is seeking a PHP Backend Developer (Laravel) to join our team. You will design and maintain scalable backend systems, build RESTful APIs, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver robust features.

The ideal candidate has strong Laravel experience, solid PHP, OOP, MVC skills, and a focus on clean code, security, and performance. Experience with MySQL/MariaDB, Git, Linux basics, and API integration is valued, with bonus points for Docker and CI/CD familiarity.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Laravel Framework (Must).
• Proficiency in PHP, OOP, and MVC architecture.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB and database optimization.
• Experience with REST API development.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of security practices and performance optimization.
• Basic knowledge of Linux server environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Laravel & PHP.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for web and mobile platforms.
• Design database schemas and ensure efficient query performance.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data handling.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and payment gateways.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, optimization, and refactoring.
• Work closely with the team to define requirements and deliver milestones.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and follow best practices.

Skills

Laravel

PHP

OOP

MVC

MySQL/MariaDB

REST API development

Git

Security best practices

Linux basics

Job description

BitByte Innovations is seeking a PHP Backend Developer (Laravel) to join our team. You will design and maintain scalable backend systems, build RESTful APIs, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver robust features.

The ideal candidate has strong Laravel experience, solid PHP, OOP, MVC skills, and a focus on clean code, security, and performance. Experience with MySQL/MariaDB, Git, Linux basics, and API integration is valued, with bonus points for Docker and CI/CD familiarity.