PHP Laravel Developer

PHP LARAVEL DEVELOPER

We're looking for a PHP LARAVEL DEVELOPER with strong Laravel expertise who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and leveraging modern AI tools to deliver exceptional software.

This isn't a role for someone who simply completes tickets. We're looking for engineers who take ownership, think critically, challenge assumptions, and build solutions that last.

If you're passionate about clean architecture, performance, AI-assisted development, and continuous learning, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using Laravel and Livewire.
• Own features from planning and architecture through deployment and long-term maintenance.
• Design clean, maintainable system architecture and efficient database structures.
• Build secure, reliable REST APIs and third-party integrations.
• Optimize application performance, caching, queues, and database queries.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following modern engineering practices.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Mentor junior developers and help raise engineering standards across the team.
• Debug complex production issues and continuously improve system reliability.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve productivity without compromising quality.

What We're Looking For

Strong Backend Engineering

• PHP 8+
• Laravel
• Livewire
• REST APIs
• Authentication & Authorization
• Queues, Jobs & Scheduling
• Redis
• WebSockets & Broadcasting

Database & Performance

• MySQL / PostgreSQL
• Database Design
• Query Optimization
• Indexing
• Performance Tuning
• Caching Strategies

Frontend

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Tailwind CSS
• Alpine.js
• Experience with Vue.js or React is a plus.

DevOps & Modern Development

• Git and Pull Request workflows
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Linux & Nginx
• Cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, Azure, or GCP)

Engineering Principles

• Object-Oriented Programming
• SOLID Principles
• Design Patterns
• Clean Architecture
• Secure Coding Practices
• Testing (PHPUnit/Pest)
• Debugging & Performance Optimization

AI-Native Development

We believe AI makes great engineers even more effective.

We're looking for developers who actively use tools like:

• Claude Code
• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• ChatGPT
• Windsurf
• Gemini
• Continue.dev or similar

You should know how to use AI for:

• Code generation
• Refactoring
• Debugging
• Test creation
• Documentation
• Code reviews
• Rapid prototyping

AI is a productivity multiplier—not a substitute for engineering judgment. We expect engineers to validate, improve, and take ownership of everything they ship.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions.
• Thinks in systems, not just features.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively.
• Balances speed with long-term maintainability.
• Enjoys learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Gives constructive feedback and mentors teammates.
• Solves business problems—not just programming problems.

Nice to Have

• Laravel Horizon
• Laravel Reverb
• Laravel Octane
• Payment Gateway Integrations
• SaaS Product Development
• AI Agents or MCP Servers
• Open-source contributions
• Technical writing or speaking
• Experience leading engineering teams

Application Questions (Required)

Please include answers to the following in your application:

1. How many years of professional Laravel experience do you have?
2. How many Laravel applications have you built from scratch?
3. Describe the most technically challenging feature or system you've built.
4. Have you designed application architecture or database schemas? Share one example.
5. Which AI development tools do you actively use (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc.)?
6. Describe your AI-assisted development workflow—from receiving a task to deploying it.
7. Have you built custom AI workflows, Cursor Rules, Claude Code commands, MCP servers, or developer automations? If yes, tell us about them.
8. Describe your experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments.
9. Tell us about a production issue you solved that required deep debugging.
10. Have you mentored developers or regularly reviewed pull requests?
11. What's one engineering decision you're particularly proud of, and why?
12. Rate yourself (1–10) in:
    • Laravel
    • Livewire
    • PHP
    • MySQL/PostgreSQL
    • JavaScript
    • Git
    • Docker
    • CI/CD
    • System Design
    • AI-Assisted Development

Bonus Points

You'll stand out if you have:

• A GitHub profile with personal or open-source projects.
• Experience building SaaS products.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and scalability.
• Experience using AI to improve developer productivity.
• A passion for continuous learning and improving engineering practices.

We're not looking for someone who knows every tool—we're looking for someone who learns quickly, takes ownership, and builds exceptional software.