Middle/ Middle+ PHP Developer (Laravel) for IoT-Driven Workforce Operations Platform

We are looking for a Middle/ Middle+ PHP Developer to join a long-term project focused on building and evolving a complex data-processing platform in the Construction Technology domain.
This role is centered around backend architecture, high-load systems, and real-time data processing. You will be responsible for designing scalable services, managing asynchronous data flows, and ensuring reliable ingestion and processing of IoT device data.
The platform plays a key role in workforce tracking, operational efficiency, and automation of field processes. It processes large volumes of real-time data and applies complex business logic for workforce scheduling and analytics.
This is a backend-focused role with high ownership and impact on system architecture and performance.

Benefits
Opportunity to solve complex architectural and high-load challenges
Professional growth within a scaling tech company
High-impact role in a real-world IoT and data-driven product
Work with modern backend technologies and distributed systems
Remote-first environment with flexibility and autonomy

About the Client
International product company in the Construction Technology domain, focused on automating workforce management processes through IoT and cloud-based solutions.
The product replaces manual time tracking with automated data collection, improves payroll accuracy, and enables real-time tracking of workforce operations and analytics.

About the Project
The platform’s core processing system is responsible for IoT data ingestion, real-time processing, and advanced workforce scheduling logic.
The system provides real-time dashboards and analytics for operational decision-making.

Location: United States

Duration: long-term

Requirements
3+ years of commercial experience with PHP in backend development
Strong expertise in Laravel and its ecosystem in production environments
Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, including optimization, indexing, and schema design
Experience with Laravel Jobs and queue systems (Redis, SQS)
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
Experience with Eloquent ORM performance tuning and N+1 query prevention
Familiarity with Docker and containerized development

Additional Requirements
Strong understanding of SOLID principles and clean code practices
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Upper-Intermediate (B2+) English level for spoken communication

Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs
Architect and evolve backend systems for high-load environments
Optimize complex database queries to handle large volumes of real-time data
Build and manage asynchronous processing using queues and background jobs
Ensure reliable ingestion and processing of IoT-driven data streams
Conduct code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality
Refactor legacy components into modern, maintainable service patterns
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

🇺🇦 Additional Notes
We consider candidates both in Ukraine and abroad
For specialists based in Ukraine, we provide the option of official booking (reservation)