Senior PHP Laravel Developer | Full-Stack

Engineer the PHP/Laravel Core Behind a High-Impact Digital Learning Platform Mission-critical platforms demand more than strong code-they require technical ownership, architectural judgment, and engineering discipline. The Senior PHP Laravel Developer will take a leading role in strengthening a production education platform through advanced PHP and Laravel development, MySQL performance, cloud reliability, security, and scalable architecture. Shape technology that supports meaningful learning experiences while building a long-term global career with Emapta, where Top 1% talent gains a Top 1% experience through international exposure, professional stability, premium benefits, and continuous growth. Snapshot Employment Type: Full-timeWork Setup: Work From Home (On-site for 2 weeks to 1 month, then transition to WFH)Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off Benefits Competitive Salary PackageDay Shift scheduleFixed weekends offWork From Home arrangementHMO coverage with free dependent upon regularizationPrime office location in Pampanga (Conveniently accessible by PUVs, with nearby restaurants and banks)Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organizationStandard government and Emapta benefitsTotal of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)Fun engagement activities for employeesMentorship and exposure to global leaders and teamsCareer growth opportunitiesDiverse and supportive work environment Qualifications 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong hands-on full-stack development using PHP and LaravelStrong commercial experience building production-grade web applications using PHP and Laravel, with JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks supporting full-stack developmentProven end-to-end ownership of production systems across development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshootingStrong SQL skills covering data modeling, schema design, query optimization, indexing, data integrity, and scalabilityHands-on AWS and Azure production experience, including deployments, monitoring, backups, and disaster recoveryExperience stabilizing and improving complex or poorly documented legacy PHP/Laravel systemsKnowledge of OWASP security, authentication, authorization, access control, web vulnerabilities, and secure engineering practicesExperience with observability, structured logging, error monitoring, metrics, tracing, automated testing, dependency management, and CI/CDAble to work independently with substantial overlap during Sydney business hours (AEST/AEDT) Preferred Python proficiency for data, analytics, or AI tooling, plus exposure to data migration, ETL, or reporting pipelinesFamiliarity with Docker, Azure App Service, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, or RailwayExposure to agentic coding, AI-assisted development, or Model Context Protocol (MCP)Experience with education, student-focused, or similar digital platforms Responsibilities Own the architecture, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement roadmap for the PHP/Laravel and MySQL production platformManage database architecture, data models, schema design, query performance, indexing, capacity planning, and overall database healthOversee cloud operations across AWS and Azure, including deployments, monitoring, backups, disaster recovery, operational readiness, and participation in the on-call rotationLead application security by managing access control, authentication, authorization, vulnerability prevention, and regular security reviews for platforms handling sensitive student dataImplement observability through structured logging, error-monitoring platforms such as Sentry, metrics, and tracing to accelerate root-cause analysisEstablish disciplined release processes through reproducible builds, pinned dependencies, committed lockfiles, automated testing, CI/CD, and staged deploymentsDevelop backend services, system integrations, and user-facing features using modern JavaScript frameworks when requiredImprove legacy systems by reducing technical debt, modernizing undocumented code, and creating clear technical documentationCollaborate with the Sydney-based technical lead on platform architecture, engineering standards, product priorities, data initiatives, and AI integrations What We Offer End-to-end ownership of a production platform used by real students and staffAuthority to identify root causes, improve engineering standards, and implement long-term solutions instead of temporary fixesDirect collaboration with the technical lead and meaningful influence over architecture, operations, and the product roadmapA dedicated, long-term engagement focused exclusively on the company's products and systemsThe opportunity to work at the intersection of education technology, cloud platforms, data, and applied AI About the Client Our client is a respected Australian education technology organization dedicated to delivering outstanding learning experiences through innovation, personalized instruction, and continuously evolving digital platforms. Over the years, the company has expanded its educational reach while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality, student success, and academic excellence. Backed by a culture of continuous improvement and technology-driven innovation, the organization empowers its engineering team to shape scalable platforms that create meaningful learning outcomes and support long-term educational impact. Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life. Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being. Apply now and experience the difference!