Senior Laravel Backend Developer
NetherlandsIT · Netherlands ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Backend
Designs, builds, and maintains scalable web applications and RESTful APIs in Laravel/PHP, working with frontend, DevOps, and product teams. Focus areas include database optimization (MySQL, Redis), auth (JWT/OAuth), payment gateway and third-party integrations, caching, and testing.
We are looking for a Senior Laravel Backend Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications and APIs. The candidate will work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product managers to build secure and high-performance systems.
You will be responsible for implementing clean architecture principles, optimizing database queries, and ensuring application security and performance. Experience with RESTful APIs, queue systems, caching strategies, and third-party integrations is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Laravel
- Implement authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth)
- Optimize MySQL queries and database schema
- Integrate payment gateways and external APIs
- Write unit and feature tests
Requirements
- Strong experience with PHP and Laravel
- Experience with MySQL and Redis
- Knowledge of REST API design
- Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD
- Strong problem-solving skills