Mid/Senior Laravel Developer (Remote)

Project Overview
We’re seeking a Mid/Senior Laravel Developer to join our team and improve our core application; you’ll need 4+ years of PHP/Laravel experience, strong TDD and design-pattern skills (DTOs, SOLID), expertise in optimizing Eloquent/SQL queries, and comfort with Linux-based DevOps. This is a contract role with potential for a long-term engagement.

Responsibilities:
-Architect, build, and maintain robust web applications using Laravel (10+)
-Design and implement RESTful APIs, background jobs, and event-driven workflows
-Write clean, testable code following best practices (TDD)
-Author and maintain unit and feature tests, ensuring high coverage
-Work with Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) and well-known design patterns (Repository, Service, etc.)
-Optimize Eloquent and raw SQL queries for performance and scalability
-Deploy and manage applications on Linux servers; collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines
-Perform code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
-Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues on time

Required Skills & Experience
-PHP & Laravel: 4+ years of hands-on experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role
-Testing: Proficiency in PHPUnit, Pest, or similar; strong TDD mindset
-Architecture: Deep understanding of MVC, SOLID principles, and common PHP design patterns
-Database: Expert in MySQL; skilled at writing and optimizing complex queries
-DTOs & Patterns: Familiarity with implementing and consuming DTOs, Service/Repository patterns, etc.
-Performance: Proven track record of identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks
-Linux & DevOps: Comfortable with Ubuntu; experience with Docker, Nginx/Apache, CI/CD tools
-Version Control: Git fluency; experience collaborating via Bitbucket workflows
-Communication: Strong written and verbal English; ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or other caching/search technologies
- Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP services
- Front-end experience with Vue.js, React, or similar
- Knowledge of GraphQL APIs
- Prior work on microservices or event-driven architectures