This is a remote position.
We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (PHP andLaravel) to join our team and experienced Lead Backend Engineer to drive the evolution of our backend systems and guide our engineering team. This is a key leadership role focused on solving complex technical challenges while fostering a high-performance development environment.
Responsibilites:
- Take ownership of critical development initiatives in our Laravel/PHP codebase.
- Architect scalable and maintainable backend solutions.
- Set and enforce high technical standards across the team through code reviews documentation and best practices.
- Provide hands-on mentorship and guidance to backend developers.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to define and execute on our long-term technical roadmap.
- Work closely with frontend and product teams to deliver robust integrated features.
Requirements
- Advanced experience with modern PHP and Laravel.
- Strong system architecture and software design skills.
- Proven ability to make sound technical decisions.
- Solid grasp of backend fundamentals including RESTful API design SQL version control (Git) and containerization.
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship capacity within an engineering team.
Bonus Points For:
- Deep expertise in Laravel and familiarity with its broader ecosystem.
- Working knowledge of frontend technologies (e.g. JavaScript Vue React) to support better cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits
- Work Location: Remote
- 5 days working
Strong system architecture and software design skills. Proven ability to make sound technical decisions. Solid grasp of backend fundamentals including RESTful API design, SQL, version control (Git), and containerization. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship capacity within an engineering team. Bonus Points For: Deep expertise in Laravel and familiarity with its broader ecosystem. Working knowledge of frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript, Vue, React) to support better cross-functional collaboration.