Senior Backend Engineer (PHP & Laravel)

Join Our Team Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team. As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact. We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that power high-availability web applications. In this role, you'll take ownership of backend features, troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize system performance, and contribute to architectural decisions while collaborating closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Frontend teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and continuously improving software quality and engineering practices. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using PHP and LaravelDevelop new features while maintaining and improving existing backend systemsInvestigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in collaboration with QA, Support, and DevOps teamsBuild and maintain integrations with third-party services and internal APIsDevelop automated tests for APIs and critical backend workflowsContribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testingMonitor application performance, logs, and system health to proactively identify issuesParticipate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practicesDocument technical solutions, troubleshooting procedures, and internal processesContinuously improve development workflows, tooling, and engineering standards Requirements: 5+ years of professional experience with PHP and LaravelStrong experience building scalable backend applicationsStrong SQL knowledge, preferably PostgreSQLExperience designing and consuming RESTful APIsExperience writing automated API testsExperience with Git and GitHub collaborative workflowsUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelinesExperience working with DockerFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud platformsExperience using monitoring and logging toolsStrong debugging and troubleshooting skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments Must have: 5+ years of PHP development experienceStrong Laravel framework experienceExperience designing scalable RESTful APIsStrong SQL knowledge with PostgreSQL or similar relational databasesExperience optimizing database performanceExperience writing automated API testsExperience with DockerExperience using Git and GitHubUnderstanding of CI/CD practicesExperience troubleshooting production issuesExperience integrating third-party APIsFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud environmentsExperience using monitoring/logging tools (Rollbar, CloudWatch, or similar) Nice to have: Experience with healthcare or regulated industriesExperience working with telehealth platformsExperience designing distributed backend architecturesExperience with Infrastructure as CodeExperience improving development processesExperience mentoring junior developersExperience with performance tuning and scalabilityExperience working in fully remote engineering teams Benefits & Perks: Home office; Competitive compensation based on experience; Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company; International Projects; Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational); Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass; Games and Competitions; You can also apply here: Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.