Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) - Midshift

About the Role Join a growing SaaS team building a next-generation booking platform used for transportation and accommodation services worldwide. We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer / Full Stack Engineer with strong hands-on experience in PHP/Laravel, backend development, and databases. You’ll work on scalable applications, APIs, integrations, and backend systems while collaborating with a team building modern cloud-based solutions. Location: BGC, Taguig Work Set Up: Onsite for the first 30 days, then Hybrid (3 days onsite | 2 days WFH) Schedule: Mid Shift | 11AM–8PM What We're Looking For: We're particularly interested in candidates who are backend-heavy and hands-on, with recent PHP/Laravel experience and strong foundations in SQL/database development. If you've spent the majority of your recent career building backend systems rather than focusing primarily on frontend development, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend applications using PHP/Laravel • Design and develop RESTful APIs and third-party integrations • Work extensively with SQL databases and backend data solutions • Develop backend services and solutions using Python • Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance • Work with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code • Participate in code reviews and Agile development • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders Requirements: Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field • 5+ years of professional software development experience • Recent hands-on experience with PHP/Laravel • Strong backend development and database/SQL skills • Experience developing RESTful APIs and third-party integrations • Hands-on experience with Python for backend development, scripting, or services • Working knowledge of React.js or modern frontend technologies • Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, or cloud-based environments • Knowledge of microservices and scalable applications • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills Highly Preferred Experience in Airline, Travel Technology, Booking Platforms, Transportation, Hospitality, or GDSExperience with Event-Driven ArchitectureExperience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)Strong experience in database optimization and performance tuningExperience with macOS development environment