PHP / Laravel Developer

# PHP / Laravel Developer We are seeking a PHP/Laravel Developer to design, build, and maintain robust web applications. The role involves collaborating with product and design teams to deliver high‑quality code, implement APIs, and ensure performance and security. Ideal candidates have solid experience with Laravel, relational databases, and modern development practices. **Location:** Remote - United States · remote **Seniority:** Mid‑Level **Compensation:** USD 90,000–120,000 per year ## Responsibilities - Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework - Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate third‑party services - Write clean, testable, and well‑documented code following best practices - Perform code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the codebase - Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements and deliver features - Maintain database schemas and write efficient SQL queries - Participate in CI/CD pipeline configuration and deployment processes ## Must-have - 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and Laravel - Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming and design patterns - Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL - Proficiency in Git version control and collaborative workflows - Ability to develop and consume RESTful APIs - Familiarity with front‑end basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) - Experience writing automated tests with PHPUnit or similar frameworks - Comfort working in a Linux/Unix development environment ## Nice-to-have - Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React) - Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services - Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) - Understanding of queue systems (Redis, RabbitMQ) - Experience with microservices architecture and GraphQL - Knowledge of security best practices for web applications ## Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) plan with employer match - Paid time off and holidays - Remote work stipend - Professional development budget - Flexible work schedule