Laravel Software Engineer

Are you an experienced software engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable applications that solve real business problems? Do you have a strong background in Laravel and enjoy taking ownership of projects from architecture and development through deployment and ongoing improvement? Nextek, LLC is a fully functioning software development company in the financial services industry. We create software solutions that serve the needs of Financial Services Professionals. As our platform continues to evolve, we are looking for a Software Engineer with strong Laravel experience to help us build, maintain, and improve the applications our clients rely on every day. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful software in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, ownership, adaptability, and quality engineering are highly valued. What You'll Do Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using Laravel Build and maintain backend services, APIs, business logic, and integrationsDevelop modern user interfaces using React and Next.jsDesign, implement, and optimize relational database solutionsIntegrate internal systems, third-party services, APIs, and external vendorsDevelop and support software applications used by financial services professionalsParticipate in architecture discussions and technical decision-makingTroubleshoot complex application, database, and production issuesImprove application performance, reliability, security, and scalabilityWrite clean, maintainable, well-tested codeCollaborate with other engineers and internal teams to plan and deliver new featuresCommunicate directly with end clients and vendors when neededHelp establish and maintain engineering best practicesWork independently while contributing to broader team objectivesEvaluate new technologies and development practices when they can provide meaningful value to the business Required What You Bring 5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong, hands-on experience with Laravel Strong understanding of Laravel architecture, including routing, controllers, middleware, Eloquent ORM, queues, jobs, events, and APIsExperience building and maintaining production web applicationsStrong experience with React and/or Next.jsExperience designing and working with relational databasesExperience with SQL Server and/or MySQLExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs and third-party integrationsExperience with .NET / C#Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS and/or Microsoft AzureStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently and take ownership of projectsStrong understanding of software development best practices, version control, testing, and code quality Preferred Extensive experience architecting and developing large Laravel applicationsExperience with both AWS and AzureExperience with both SQL Server and MySQLExperience designing and optimizing complex relational databasesExperience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelinesExperience working with background jobs, queues, caching, and asynchronous processingExperience with application performance monitoring and optimizationExperience integrating third-party APIs and enterprise systemsExperience in financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries Beyond Technical Skills, We Value Engineers Who Take initiative and ownership of their workHandle change well and adapt quicklyCommunicate clearly and effectivelyCan work independently while contributing to a collaborative teamLead by example and support the success of other engineersCare about writing maintainable, high-quality softwareApproach problems thoughtfully and look for practical solutionsAre curious and continuously develop their technical skillsUnderstand that great software requires both strong engineering and an understanding of the people and businesses using it Our Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidaysMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)Ability to work in-office four days per week with one remote workdayOngoing professional development opportunitiesA collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth Why You'll Love Working Here Build software that solves real business problemsWork extensively with Laravel, React, and modern web technologiesHave a meaningful influence on application architecture and technical directionWork on applications used by professionals in the financial services industryCollaborate with an experienced team where your ideas and expertise are valuedWork in a fast-moving organization where your work has visible impactHave opportunities to expand your skills across backend, frontend, cloud infrastructure, databases, and integrationsGrow with a company that values long-term engineering excellence At Nextek, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you are a Software Engineer with strong Laravel experience who enjoys solving challenging problems, building dependable applications, and taking ownership of your work, we encourage you to apply. Check out more opportunities at https://www.careers.gradientfinancialgroup.com/