Senior Laravel Developer - Hybrid

SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Laravel framework and a passion for building robust and scalable web applications. You will play a key role in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions, leading development projects, and mentoring junior developers.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Laravel Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Laravel framework and a passion for building robust and scalable web applications. As a Senior Laravel Developer, you will play a key role in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions, leading development projects, and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of web applications using the Laravel framework.
• Architect and develop complex web applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Manage project timelines, tasks, and deliverables.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in PHP development with at least 3 years working with Laravel.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of the Laravel framework, including Eloquent, Blade, and Artisan.
• Frontend Skills: Experience with Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Livewire, and Alpine.js.
• Database: Strong experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, database design, and query optimization.
• Tools: Proficient with version control systems like Git. Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines is advantageous.
• APIs: Experience building RESTful APIs and working with third-party APIs.
• Testing: Strong experience with PHPUnit and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Security: Solid understanding of web security practices and their implementation in Laravel.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of other PHP frameworks like Symfony.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with queue systems like Redis or Beanstalkd.
• Experience with Google BigQuery.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile.