Senior Full-Stack Laravel Developer

About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Full-Stack Laravel Developer to join our fully remote engineering team. You will build secure, scalable, and high-performance applications with a strong focus on clean architecture, optimization, and reliability. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, values precision over “vibe coding,” and consistently delivers high-quality, measurable, and maintainable work. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain Laravel-based applications that meet high performance and security standards. Collaborate closely with designers, PMs, and developers to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines , Git workflows , and automated testing strategies. Monitor and improve system performance using APM tools (New Relic, AWS Performance Insights, Laravel Telescope). Identify and resolve slow query bottlenecks , optimize database performance, and improve application scalability. Manage server deployments and environments using Laravel Forge , AWS , or similar platforms. Conduct detailed code reviews , enforcing standards for readability, performance, and security. Integrate and maintain third-party APIs , microservices , and internal tools. Proactively find and resolve architecture, performance, and security issues. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional Laravel experience with a strong PHP background. Expert-level understanding of MVC architecture and Laravel design patterns. Proven success working in a fully remote environment with strong communication discipline. Availability during EST working hours. Prior experience building or maintaining a CRM platform or large-scale enterprise application. Strong knowledge of database design , optimization , and database sharding . (MySQL, PostgreSQL) Proficiency with Redis or similar caching systems (e.g., Memcached). Hands-on experience with Laravel Telescope , Laravel Forge , New Relic , AWS Performance Insights , and other APM tools . Deep understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment best practices. Expertise in performance optimization , query tuning , and diagnosing slow queries . Familiarity with PostgreSQL and its performance optimization. Deep understanding of web security best practices (CSRF, XSS, SQL injection prevention, authentication hardening). Comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) but not dependent on them. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.). Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs , microservices, and modular architecture. Experience with automated testing ( PHPUnit , Pest ) and TDD/BDD workflows. Familiarity with modern frontend tech such as Vue.js or React . Experience with containerization tools like Docker . Strong analytical and debugging skills with a problem-solving mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bonus Points Experience with WordPress/WooCommerce API integrations . Familiarity with the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Experience with Supabase . Experience with Laravel Octane , Livewire , or Inertia.js . Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or Clean Architecture principles. Contributions to open-source Laravel packages or involvement in the Laravel community. Prior experience mentoring junior developers. What We Offer 100% remote work with an asynchronous, collaborative culture. Work on high-impact, technically challenging projects that value innovation and performance. A culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous learning . Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skill level.