Laravel Backend Developer

Hidden Gems Talent — Malaysia · Posted ~2 hours ago

Mid

Skills

PHP Laravel backend development scalable system architecture clean code automated testing technical collaboration problem solving

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A backend engineering role within a fast-growing SaaS environment, focused on building and scaling robust systems with PHP and Laravel. You will write clean, documented, testable code, collaborate across functions to turn business requirements into high-performance solutions, and contribute to technical standards and mentoring. The position offers substantial autonomy and exposure to complex operational challenges.

Highlights

Opportunity to join a fast-growing SaaS product team with high autonomy and direct collaboration with senior technical leadership. The role focuses on scalable backend systems, code quality, complex real-world problems, and meaningful technical ownership.

Description

About the Role Our client is a Singapore-based, fast-growing IT SaaS platform. They are looking for a driven Backend Developer to join their core product team. In this role, the successful candidate will work directly with their Lead Engineers and Founder to build and scale the backend systems powering their platform. They will play a pivotal role in expanding the company's capabilities—solving complex, real-world problems for companies managing remote IT operations globally. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value high autonomy, and have a passion for writing clean, maintainable code, they would love to meet you. Key Responsibilities Architect & Scale: Build and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using PHP (Laravel).Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that sets a standard for their team.Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into high-performance technical solutions.Mentor: Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.Maintain: Proactively monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.Optimize: Deploy applications via AWS and continuously refine their DevOps and CI/CD practices. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in backend development specifically using PHP and Laravel.API Mastery: Proven track record of building and securing RESTful APIs.Technical Depth: Strong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and clean code practices.Database Management: Proficiency in MySQL or PostgreSQL, including advanced query optimization.Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch) for deployment and monitoring.Soft Skills: Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a "bias for action" in lean environments. Bonus Points (Nice to Have) Experience integrating with external platforms via OAuth, webhooks, or third-party SDKs.Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated CI/CD pipelines.Previous experience in a startup or remote-first scaling environment.