PHP/Laravel Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web application features using Laravel and PHP 8+
• Design and build RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations
• Write Eloquent models, database migrations, and optimize query performance
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Write automated tests using PHPUnit and Laravel testing utilities
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate Vue.js, Livewire, or Blade templates
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional PHP development with at least 2 years using Laravel
• Strong understanding of Laravel ecosystem (Eloquent, Blade, Artisan, Queues)
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL) and query optimization
• Proficiency with PHP 8+ features (typed properties, enums, fibers)
• Familiarity with testing (PHPUnit, Pest) and code quality tools (PHPStan, Laravel Pint)
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Understanding of REST API design principles

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Laravel Livewire or Inertia.js for modern frontend integration
• Familiarity with queue systems (Redis, SQS) and Laravel Horizon
• Experience with Docker and deployment automation
• Knowledge of Vue.js, Alpine.js, or Tailwind CSS
• Experience with Laravel Vapor or serverless PHP deployments

Tech Stack

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual learning and development budget
• Generous PTO policy

Interview Process

1. 1Recruiter phone screen (30 min)
2. 2Technical screen: PHP and Laravel fundamentals (45 min)
3. 3Take-home exercise: build a small Laravel feature with tests (2-3 hours)
4. 4Code review and live discussion of take-home solution (60 min)
5. 5Team culture and values interview (30 min)