Summary
A company is hiring a Senior PHP Developer for a long-term, 100% remote role to lead development on a large-scale web application. The role requires hands-on PHP expertise, strong system architecture skills, and experience with AWS, Redis, and Elasticsearch. You will define coding standards, mentor developers, and ensure performance and reliability, working during European hours.
Highlights
100% remote long-term role, high ownership and autonomy, opportunity to shape architecture and delivery practices for a large-scale application.
Description
We are hiring a Senior PHP Developer Laravel for a long-term, 100% remote role.
The ideal candidate should be hands-on in PHP development, strong in system architecture, and able to lead delivery for a large-scale web application.
Role Details
Location: 100% Remote
Working Hours: Must be available during European working hours
Salary: USD 2,200 โ 3,000 per month
Key Responsibilities
Lead development of a large-scale PHP web applicationDesign, build, refactor, and optimize backend systemsWork with Laravel or LaminasDefine system architecture, coding standards, and technical roadmapImprove performance, reliability, monitoring, and securityWork with AWS, including deployments, logs, and cost/performance decisionsImplement and optimize Redis cachingManage Elasticsearch indexing and searchBreak down scope, estimate work, prioritize tasks, and communicate progressReview code, mentor developers, and maintain engineering quality
Requirements
5+ years of professional PHP development experienceStrong experience with large-scale web applicationsProduction experience with Laravel or Laminas4+ years of hands-on experience with:AWSRedisElasticsearchExperience leading projects from planning to deliveryStrong understanding of system design, scalability, and maintainabilityGood written and spoken EnglishAbility to work independently in a remote environmentAvailability during European working hours
Nice to Have
CI/CD experience: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similarDocker or container platforms such as ECS/EKSQueue systems such as SQS or RabbitMQPHPUnit or integration testing experienceLegacy application modernization experience
What We Offer
100% remote long-term roleHigh ownership and autonomyOpportunity to shape architecture and delivery practicesWork on a large-scale production web application
How to Apply
Please apply with your latest CV in PDF format.