Senior PHP/Laravel Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Senior PHP/Laravel Engineer.

About the Project:
Healthcare technology company developing new efficiency-focused applications and services. The initial projects include an insurance automation platform and a secure document management platform. The solutions are primarily built with Laravel and integrate with existing legacy systems.

Responsibilities:

– Design and develop backend applications and services using PHP and Laravel.
– Take ownership of application architecture and system design.
– Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
– Design and work with MySQL databases.
– Develop new applications and services from the ground up.
– Integrate new Laravel services with existing legacy systems.
– Build straightforward frontend functionality when required.
– Translate requirements into technical solutions.
– Clarify requirements and communicate directly with stakeholders.
– Drive assigned projects forward without significant technical supervision.
– Collaborate with backend engineers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and a Project Manager.
– Participate in Agile development, two-week sprints, stand-ups, and regular project communication.

Requirements:

– 5+ years of experience with Laravel.
– Strong commercial experience with PHP.
– Strong experience with MySQL.
– Experience designing and developing REST APIs and system itegrations.
– Experience building applications or platforms from the ground up.
– Strong understanding of backend architecture and system design.
– Ability to take ownership of a project and work with minimal supervision.
– Ability to independently investigate problems, ask the right questions, and make technical decisions.
– Experience delivering end-to-end web applications.
– Senior-level engineering experience.

Nice to Have:

– Any experience with React.
– Experience with Vue.js.
– Experience with Laravel Livewire.
– Experience working with legacy systems and brownfield environments.
– Previous experience with healthcare, insurance, document management, or workflow automation systems.

Company offers:

– Long-term employment with possibilities for professional growth
– Fully remote work
– Reasonably flexible schedule
– 15 days of paid vacation
– Regular performance reviews