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PHP Laravel Developer
Software Engineer
PHP Laravel Developer to build and maintain a social media platform focused on gamified challenges, using Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript and RESTful services to deliver a scalable, interactive user experience.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using PHP and Laravel framework.
- Implement RESTful APIs to support mobile and web front‑ends.
- Write efficient SQL queries and manage MySQL database schema and migrations.
- Collaborate with front‑end developers on JavaScript components and API integration.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration pipelines.
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional PHP development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Laravel, Eloquent ORM, and service container concepts.
- Hands‑on experience with MySQL, query optimization, and database design.
- Familiarity with JavaScript, AJAX, and front‑end build tools.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD, and agile development practices.