Remote Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel)

Description:

• Own backend systems for revenue-critical applications including lead and property marketplaces, alerts, and payments.
• Work with an API-only Laravel 12 / PHP 8.2 backend on PostgreSQL, transitioning from classic Laravel to Domain-Driven Design.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Proficient in reading and writing code, including legacy code.
• Familiar with PHP/Laravel best practices: strict types, SOLID principles, static analysis.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design and refactoring techniques.
• Strong database skills in PostgreSQL, including optimization and schema migrations.
• Experience building REST APIs with third-party consumption.
• Testing discipline with HTTP feature tests and faked external calls.
• Comfortable with Docker and Redis for background jobs.
• Intermediate English proficiency.

Benefits:

• Full remote work opportunity.
• Flexible schedule with some overlap with US hours.
• Direct communication with Leadership.
• 24 paid vacation days per year.