PHP Laravel Developer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a forward-thinking technology-driven organisation, is seeking an experienced PHP Laravel Developer to join their growing development team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, performance, and reliability are key.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and deploying high-quality web applications using Laravel 8/9+, PHP, AWS, REST APIs, and modern JavaScript. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of technologies and an opportunity to work on challenging projects that enhance the company’s digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using PHP Laravel and related technologies.
• Design and optimise database schemas and complex SQL queries (MySQL).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate external/internal systems.
• Manage AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and API Gateway) for deployment and scalability.
• Implement authentication, caching, and session management for secure, efficient applications.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance through testing and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule.

• Education:
  • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of full stack development experience.
  • Proficiency in PHP (Laravel 8/9+), JavaScript (ES6+), and MySQL.
  • Experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, SES, RDS, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch).
  • Strong background in RESTful API design and integration.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment deployment (Laravel Vapor experience advantageous).
• Technical Skills:
  • Laravel features: Eloquent ORM, Queues, Jobs, Schedules, Middleware, and Sanctum/Passport Auth.
  • Front-end: JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
  • WebSockets & Real-time broadcasting.
  • Understanding of security principles (OWASP Top 10, CSP, CORS, XSS, and CSRF).
  • Knowledge of mail processing protocols (SMTP, IMAP) and headless browsers (e.g., Puppeteer).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Adaptability and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
  • Collaborative mindset and team-player attitude.