Project Overview We’re seeking a Mid/Senior Laravel Developer to join our team and improve our core application; you’ll need 4+ years of PHP/Laravel experience, strong TDD and design-pattern skills (DTOs, SOLID), expertise in optimizing Eloquent/SQL queries, and comfort with Linux-based DevOps. This is a contract role with potential for a long-term engagement. Responsibilities: -Architect, build, and maintain robust web applications using Laravel (10+) -Design and implement RESTful APIs, background jobs, and event-driven workflows -Write clean, testable code following best practices (TDD) -Author and maintain unit and feature tests, ensuring high coverage -Work with Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) and well-known design patterns (Repository, Service, etc.) -Optimize Eloquent and raw SQL queries for performance and scalability -Deploy and manage applications on Linux servers; collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines -Perform code reviews and contribute to technical documentation -Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues on time Requirements Required Skills & Experience -PHP & Laravel: 4+ years of hands-on experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role -Testing: Proficiency in PHPUnit, Pest, or similar; strong TDD mindset -Architecture: Deep understanding of MVC, SOLID principles, and common PHP design patterns -Database: Expert in MySQL; skilled at writing and optimizing complex queries -DTOs & Patterns: Familiarity with implementing and consuming DTOs, Service/Repository patterns, etc. -Performance: Proven track record of identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks -Linux & DevOps: Comfortable with Ubuntu; experience with Docker, Nginx/Apache, CI/CD tools -Version Control: Git fluency; experience collaborating via Bitbucket workflows -Communication: Strong written and verbal English; ability to explain technical concepts clearly Nice-to-Have: - Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or other caching/search technologies - Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP services - Front-end experience with Vue.js, React, or similar - Knowledge of GraphQL APIs - Prior work on microservices or event-driven architectures Benefits What We Offer: - Strong possibility to extend into an ongoing engagement or full-time role - Mentorship and career development support - Dynamic, international work environment