Competitive compensation paid in USD, aligned with senior-level experience and market rates in Colombia
Job Title: Senior Backend PHP Developer (Laravel)
Location: Fully Remote
Type: Full-Time
Team: Engineering
Experience Level: Senior
About Us
We are a fast-moving, product-focused software team building scalable web applications using modern technologies. Our backend is powered by Laravel, our frontend by Vue.js, and we work in a fully agile environment using Scrum. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Backend PHP Developer who can take the lead on complex integrations, drive architecture decisions, and help us scale our systems for the future.
What You’ll Do
\t•\tDesign, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Laravel
\t•\tLead complex API and webhook integrations with third-party services
\t•\tCollaborate with frontend developers (Vue.js) to deliver seamless features
\t•\tParticipate in and guide Scrum ceremonies (standups, planning, retrospectives)
\t•\tWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
\t•\tPerform code reviews, mentor other developers, and promote engineering best practices
\t•\tHelp shape system architecture and contribute to strategic technical decisions
\t•\tTroubleshoot and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
What We’re Looking For
\t•\t5+ years of professional experience with PHP, including 3+ years with Laravel
\t•\tProven experience integrating with external APIs and managing webhooks
\t•\tSolid understanding of RESTful design, asynchronous processing, and secure API communication
\t•\tExpertise in MySQL or other relational databases and performance optimization
\t•\tProficiency with Git and collaborative version control workflows
\t•\tExperience working in remote teams and participating in Scrum/Agile processes
\t•\tExcellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership
Nice to Have
\t•\tFamiliarity with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks
\t•\tExperience with Docker, Redis, queues, or job workers
\t•\tExposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment
\t•\tBackground in designing scalable architectures and cloud-native applications
\t•\tTest-driven development using PHPUnit or Pest