Senior Backend Engineer (Laravel / PHP)

Role overview A senior backend opening focused on Laravel and PHP within a remote-first engineering organization that builds and ships software products. The role partners with cross-functional teammates across design and product to deliver high-impact features and scale services globally. It suits an experienced engineer who wants broad ownership, technical leadership, and a mentoring seat at the table.

Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Laravel and PHP. - Collaborate with frontend, design, and product counterparts to deliver end-to-end features. - Take ownership of discrete workstreams, driving technical decisions and quality. - Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code that holds up at scale. - Review peers' work, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced engineers. - Contribute to architectural choices that support a growing global user base.

Requirements - Five or more years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong, hands-on expertise with Laravel and the broader PHP ecosystem. - Solid problem-solving skills and a commitment to clean, maintainable design. - Clear verbal and written communication in English for distributed teamwork. - Demonstrated ability to mentor juniors and strengthen team culture. - Comfort owning features independently in a remote setting.

Benefits and work setup - Fully remote with agreed core collaboration hours. - Competitive pay with periodic performance-based reviews. - Learning and professional development support. - Paid time off plus additional benefits that vary by role and location.