Senior PHP Developer

We are building a unified, modern enterprise platform that consolidates multiple legacy client portals into a single scalable solution. The system serves global enterprise customers and supports mission-critical workflows related to domain management, online brand protection, and digital asset monitoring. This is a complex migration and modernization initiative focused on achieving full feature parity while improving architecture, scalability, and system reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality backend solutions using PHP and Laravel;
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system design discussions;
• Participate in the migration of legacy portal functionality into a unified platform;
• Work with event-driven systems using RabbitMQ;
• Develop and maintain scalable database schemas and optimize complex queries in MySQL;
• Build and support frontend components when needed using Nuxt.js / Vue.js;
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit, integration, and feature tests);
• Collaborate closely with QA to ensure high-quality releases and regression prevention;
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, demos);
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis;
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones (US / UK / Brazil).

Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial software engineering experience;
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP 8.x and Laravel (or comparable modern frameworks);
• Solid experience with RabbitMQ or other event-driven messaging systems;
• Strong MySQL expertise (query optimization, indexing, schema design);
• Hands-on experience with AWS services;
• Experience with Nuxt.js / Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks;
• Strong understanding of software testing practices (PHPUnit / Pest);
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows;
• Ability to work in distributed, multi-timezone teams;
• Strong English communication skills;
• Experience in Agile / Scrum / Kanban environments.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude);
• Background in SaaS, multi-tenant platforms, or large-scale B2B systems;
• Experience with legacy system migration or modernization projects.