Backend Developer

About The Company Crowd Favorite is a leading enterprise Open Source agency renowned for delivering innovative and reliable digital solutions to a diverse range of clients. With a strong focus on open-source technologies, Crowd Favorite specializes in developing scalable, high-performance content management systems, custom web applications, and system integrations. The company's commitment to quality, technical excellence, and client satisfaction has established it as a trusted partner in the IT industry. Crowd Favorite fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth among its team members. As a pioneer in the open-source community, the company actively contributes to various projects and maintains a reputation for building robust, maintainable, and future-proof digital solutions. About The Role We are seeking a skilled Back-End Developer with expertise in PHP, Laravel, and WordPress to join our dynamic team remotely. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining complex, high-performance content management platforms for enterprise clients. Your primary responsibilities will include developing scalable APIs, designing custom plugins, and implementing system integrations that enhance functionality and user experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of backend architecture, database management, and coding standards, with a proven track record of delivering clean, efficient, and well-documented code. You will collaborate closely with senior developers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and technical specifications. Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a passion for technology are essential qualities for success in this position. Qualifications The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Laravel development, including proficiency with Eloquent ORM, queues, and package creation. Additionally, a solid background in WordPress plugin development, content architecture, custom post types, and hooks/filters is required, with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of MySQL database design, optimization, and query development is essential, along with experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON data. Familiarity with database migrations, content transformations, and integrations with third-party systems such as CRMs and payment gateways is also necessary. Candidates should demonstrate a good understanding of object-oriented programming principles, PSR-4 autoloading standards, and PHP namespace conventions. Experience with testing frameworks like PHPUnit, version control systems such as Git, and familiarity with server configurations (Nginx/Apache) are highly valued. A proactive attitude towards learning and adaptability to evolving technologies are important attributes for this role. Responsibilities As a Back-End Developer at Crowd Favorite, your key responsibilities will include collaborating with senior developers on the development of custom Laravel applications that involve complex business logic and system integrations. You will be responsible for building performant WordPress plugins that extend core functionality and facilitate external system communication. Ensuring maintainable and scalable architecture by adhering to PSR-4 standards and best practices is crucial. You will develop RESTful APIs to support multiple front-end applications and third-party integrations, as well as implement database migrations to transfer content between legacy and modern platforms. Your role will involve integrating with third-party systems such as CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot), marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact), and payment processors (Stripe, PayPal). Additionally, you will optimize database performance through caching strategies, troubleshoot existing applications, and develop queue-based systems for data-heavy operations. Writing automated tests to ensure code reliability, maintaining clear documentation, and providing effective communication with stakeholders are also integral parts of your responsibilities. Benefits Crowd Favorite offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of its employees. The company maintains a flexible time-off policy that covers holidays, illness, and professional growth activities, emphasizing work-life balance. For full-time US-based employees, Crowd Favorite provides a multi-tier insurance plan with United Healthcare, covering premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a small life insurance policy through Guardian Insurance. Telemedicine services are also included at no cost. The company offers a competitive 401(k) retirement plan with a matching contribution of up to 4%, along with a profit-sharing bonus program. Employees receive company-provided hardware and tools, access to educational accounts for training, and support for travel related to professional development. Crowd Favorite is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring all team members feel respected and empowered to contribute their best. Equal Opportunity Crowd Favorite is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and better problem-solving, which ultimately benefits our clients and our company. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our values and commitment to excellence.