We are looking for a skilled Laravel Developer to design, develop, and maintain high\-quality web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Laravel (8\+), PHP (8\+), and a good understanding of front\-end technologies like Vue.js. You will collaborate with cross\- functional teams to deliver efficient, scalable, and secure applications. Key Responsibilities **1\. Backend Development (Laravel)** * Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using Laravel 8\+ and PHP 8\+. * Design and build RESTful APIs, integrate external services, and handle authentication \& authorization. * Implement business logic using Laravel features — migrations, Eloquent ORM, queues, jobs, events, listeners, and schedulers. * Write clean, reusable, and well\-documented code following industry best practices. * Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues efficiently. **2\. Database (MySQL / PostgreSQL)** * Design and manage efficient database structures using MySQL or PostgreSQL. * Write and optimize complex queries, stored procedures, and indexes. * Perform database migrations, ensure normalization, and maintain data integrity. * Handle query optimization, performance tuning, and database troubleshooting. **3\. Frontend Integration** * Develop dynamic UI components using Vue.js or Livewire. * Integrate front\-end components with Laravel Blade and API endpoints. * Work with state management (Vuex or Pinia), routing, and reusable component design. * Collaborate with frontend/UI teams to ensure design consistency and smooth integration. **4\. DevOps \& Tools** * Use Docker and docker\-compose for local and production environments. * Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines. * Work with Git for version control, branching, merging, and code reviews. * Understand containerization principles and assist in environment setup. **5\. General Development Responsibilities** * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to translate project requirements into technical deliverables. * Participate in agile development cycles — sprint planning, stand\- ups, and retrospectives. * Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards. * Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability. * Maintain project and technical documentation. * Stay up\-to\-date with emerging trends in PHP, Laravel, and web development. **Required Skills \& Qualifications** * Proficiency in the Laravel framework (v8 or higher) and its ecosystem. * Strong command of PHP (v8 or higher) with solid OOP principles. * Hands\-on experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, and Eloquent ORM. * Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front\-end integration. * Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development. * Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services. * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem\-solving skills. * Sound understanding of web application security best practices. * Experience working in Linux environments or with server administration. * Exposure to unit and feature testing using PHPUnit. * Practical experience with Docker (Dockerfile, docker\-compose). * Working knowledge of queues such as Redis, SQS, or RabbitMQ. * Experience developing interactive UIs using Vue.js (v2 or v3\) integrated with Laravel. **Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)** * Experience with Typesense or Laravel Scout for advanced search indexing. * Familiarity with Redis for caching, session handling, and pub/sub implementations. * Knowledge of AWS or Azure services (S3, EC2, Lambda, App Services, etc.). * Understanding Unix/Linux systems, command\-line operations, and microservices\-based architecture. * Knowledge of web server configuration (Nginx / Apache) for performance and security tuning. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI. * Exposure to container orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. * Experience in monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Laravel Telescope, Sentry, New Relic, Datadog). * Familiarity with domain\-driven design (DDD) and modular application structures. * Understanding of API documentation tools like Swagger or Postman Collections. Job Type: Full\-time