PHP / Laravel Developer (AI-Assisted Development)

Job Title: PHP / Laravel Developer (AI-Assisted Development) Working Mode : Hybrid Location : Bangsar Job Overview: We are looking for an innovative PHP Laravel Developer who leverages modern AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, LLMs) to write clean code, debug, and ship features faster. You will lead back-end application architecture while integrating cutting-edge development workflows to maximize code quality and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Application Architecture: Build scalable, modular, and maintainable web applications using modern PHP and the Laravel frameworkAI-Accelerated Workflow: Utilize AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT/Claude) to accelerate code generation, generate test suites, and refactor legacy components efficientlyDatabase & ORM: Design relational database schemas, write efficient raw queries, and manage model relationships via Eloquent ORMAPI & AI Integrations: Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain/Laravel AI packages) into core features where applicableTesting & Security: Produce robust unit/feature tests (PHPUnit/Pest) while validating AI-generated code against security standards (OWASP) and best practicesRequired Qualifications & Experience Core Development: [2–5+] years of professional software development experience specializing in PHP and modern LaravelAI-Tooling Proficiency: Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) in daily development workflows to speed up feature deliveryEngineering Fundamentals: Strong understanding of OOP, MVC patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architectureDatabase & Tooling: Hands-on experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL, Composer package management, and GitCode Verification: Ability to critically review, audit, and refactor AI-assisted code outputs to ensure maintainability and securityPreferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills Experience building or consuming LLM-powered applications (vector databases, RAG architectures, prompt engineering)Experience with Laravel ecosystem tools (Livewire, Inertia, Forge, Vapor)Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Docker containerization