Lead PHP Engineer (Laravel) - Remote

LaraBench; Marlborough (MA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Part time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Marlborough, MA seeks a senior Lead PHP Engineer (Laravel) to drive backend architecture and team leadership. This remote-friendly role focuses on building scalable Laravel applications and APIs, mentoring engineers, and steering technical decisions across product and IT stakeholders.

Applicants should demonstrate strong PHP/Laravel expertise, scalable system design, and a track record of leading high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Senior/lead PHP engineer role with Laravel expertise.
• Experience guiding teams on complex software projects.
• Strong background in backend development and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead PHP/Laravel backend solutions.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with product and IT for scalable systems.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Leadership

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/SE

Tools

Laravel

Job description

seniorpart-time# Lead PHP Engineer (Laravel) - RemoteQuest Diagnostics IncorporatedMarlborough, United States of America Salary not disclosedlaravelphpdescription## Job descriptionChrome desktop can translate this description on-device without sending the text to LaraBench.Provides technical leadership in devising approaches to complex problems to meet project objectives and major organizational initiatives. Design, develop, validate, and deploy new software applications, databases, processes, and interfaces relating to next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, advanced diagnostic testing development and validation, data quality review, and clinical reporting.Serve as SME on specific systems/workflows supporting advanced development and high-tier production support.Guides and mentors other engineers and project team members to accomplish project objectives.Lead process and technology improvement efforts within R&D, Operations, and IT departments.Prepares reports, publications, and other communications of analysis results and interpretation related to business objectives such as product/process development and improvement.Activities focused on team projects often working closely with other Bioinformatics Scientists and Engineers, R&D bench scientists, Genetic Counselors, Operations Scientists, and other technical business partners.### RequirementsBS with 7+ years experience, or MS with 4+ years experience, or PhD with 3+ years experience in an industrial or academic setting working with clinical and biological data or equivalent and underlying technologies including bioinformatic methods, database development, query/scripting/programming languages, cloud development, agile methodology, DevOps and other data analysis tools.At least 5 years of experience working in a regulated industrial life sciences environment.At least 4 years of professional software development or technical engineering experience### Physical and Mental Requirements:### Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time### Knowledge:### Bioinformatics methods### Database development### Cloud development### query/scripting/programming languages### Skills:### Data analysis toolsProject management, Bachelor's Degree BS with 7+ years experience (Required)### Benefits & conditions### Pay Range: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yearSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.### Benefits Information:We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:* Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours