Overview:
We’re hiring a Laravel Backend Developer to work on a suite of bespoke platforms, including a new AI-powered SaaS product.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building robust APIs, managing data structures, and architecting scalable systems.
You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team and contribute to backend features that power complex, modern web applications.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and building scalable backend features using Laravel
- Creating and consuming RESTful APIs for external integrations
- Building and maintaining web scraping tools for periodic data updates
- Integrating third-party services such as Stripe, SendGrid, and OpenAI
- Designing and optimizing relational (MySQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
- Writing clean, maintainable PHP code aligned with Laravel standards
- Participating in technical planning and backend architecture decisions
- Managing source control using Git, including pull requests and code reviews
Key Requirements:
- Strong experience building backend systems using Laravel
- Proven ability to work with APIs (RESTful) and third-party integrations
- Confident designing and optimizing MySQL queries and database architecture
- Familiarity with Git-based workflows and collaborative development practices
- Experience building automated scraping tools or similar data-gathering services
- Comfortable integrating AI/ML services such as OpenAI (bonus)
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with versioned SaaS environments
- Exposure to server-side security best practices and GDPR compliance
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