Senior PHP Software Engineer

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior PHP Software Engineer with proven expertise in PHP/Laravel and Go, and hands-on experience with AWS, React.js, or Vue.js. The role requires deep specialization in either backend technology (PHP/Laravel or Go), combined with practical exposure to frontend frameworks and cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications across the full stack, collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend services using PHP/Laravel or Go.
• Contribute to frontend development with React.js and Vue.js, ensuring responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Leverage AWS services for cloud-based deployments, scalability, and performance.
• Design and consume RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Write secure, testable, maintainable, and scalable code across frontend and backend layers.
• Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to transform business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and scalability.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in either PHP/Laravel OR Go (must-have).
• Experience with AWS, including deploying and maintaining applications in the cloud.
• Practical experience with React.js and/or Vue.js for frontend development.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in distributed teams.

Bonus Points

• Experience building microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Background in fintech, SaaS, or high-growth tech companies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.