Lead Laravel (PHP) Developer ($140,000-$200,000)

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Synergy Interactive, is seeking a dynamic Laravel PHP developer with 5-7 years of experience. This role involves building functional and visually compelling websites and APIs, leading projects, and ensuring optimal application performance. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of PHP, Laravel, and a knack for problem-solving while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience as a Laravel developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and Laravel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Design, develop, and maintain web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.

Skills

PHP

Laravel Framework

APIs

Database Management Systems

Problem-Solving

Tools

Git

AWS

Docker

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic Laravel PHP developer with a keen eye for detail and a knack for building functional and visually compelling websites and APIs. We are reshaping the future of digital security by transforming traditional file formats into secure and intelligent assets. This role is designed for a high-impact developer who brings both technical excellence and a leadership mindset. Someone who can confidently own projects from beginning to end, shape engineering decisions, and help elevate the team’s overall craft.

You will be expected to take initiative, provide architectural input, and actively contribute to strategic conversations around performance, scalability, and implementation. This is a position for someone who leads through execution. You will translate designs into fully functioning APIs and front-end systems with speed, precision, and clarity, while guiding teammates toward shared technical goals.

This role is about more than just clean code. It is about delivering seamless user experiences, building systems that scale, and deploying infrastructure that performs under pressure. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong sense of ownership and mentorship, and want your work to make an immediate impact on enterprise, government, and global-scale technology, we want you on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Take ownership of projects and make critical decisions when necessary.
• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and associated services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends.
• Deploy updates and fixes, ensuring optimal functionality of websites without the need for extensive scalability.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience as a Laravel developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and the Laravel Framework.
• Ability to build APIs in Laravel to support headless front-end applications.
• Experience with database management systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS).
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working in an agency environment or similar fast-paced setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site at our Chicago office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with working with video content creators.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with WebSockets and push technologies.
• Experience with detailed QA in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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