Senior Software Engineer (PHP with Laravel Framework), Workvivo

LaraBench; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LaraBench is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design robust PHP/Laravel backends and deliver modular systems for a hosted SaaS product. You will collaborate with product designers, customer success, and other engineers to implement scalable APIs and secure data flows.

You should have 5+ years in software development, strong OO and testing fundamentals, and familiarity with React, React Native, AWS Lambda or Firebase, and OAuth/JWT. Join us to drive performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a software development role with hosted web apps or SaaS.
• Strong knowledge of OO programming, unit testing and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Database design, performance and SQL proficiency.
• Experience with PHP, Laravel and front-end HTML/React.
• Exposure to React Native, AWS Lambda or Firebase, OAuth/JWT.

Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect scalable, secure PHP/Laravel backends.
• Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Create maintainable front-end and back-end modules.
• Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Ensure real-time data rendering and API reliability.
• Optimising Code and Implement Libraries: Reduce duplication, improve performance with libraries.
• Enhancing Software Performance: Apply advanced optimization techniques.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with designers, success managers, and engineers.
• Engaging in Development Processes: Participate in design reviews and code analysis.
• Possess excellent skills in PHP/Laravel and HTML with exposure to React.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

HTML

React

React Native

AWS Lambda

Firebase

OAuth

JWT

Redis

Jest

PHPUnit

Selenium

REST APIs

OOP

Design patterns

SQL

Version control

Cursor

Claude Code

Tools

Jest

PHPUnit

Selenium

Git

Job description

• Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security.
• Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability.
• Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements.
• Optimising Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance.
• Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products.
• Engaging in Development Processes: participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Possess excellent skills in programming languages such as PHP (with Laravel Framework) and HTML with exposure working on React framework.
• Have experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/ SaaS.
• Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns and web app design principles
• Possess knowledge of database design, performance and SQL
• Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute in feature planning and designing
• Have experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions.
• Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate a high level of maturity using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent . Leveraging these tools effectively as part of day-to-day development workflow is expected.