# Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel

**Company:** [Salla](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/nT3kBaLUjKH8KvFcNsKEtc.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Technology

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## Description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) to join the merchant-focused squads. The role will be heavily involved in building and scaling backend services that directly support our merchants, across different streams. Here’s a quick overview:  
• PHP + Laravel (core stack)  
• RESTful APIs, integrations, scalable architecture  
• Focused on merchant journeys (orders, shipping, Catalog, etc.)  
• Working closely with product, design & engineering teams  
• Clean code, testing, and performance-minded development

### Responsibilities

-   Write “clean”, well-designed code
-   Produce detailed specifications
-   Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
-   Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
-   Follow industry best practices
-   Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary
-   Write high-quality code with readability, efficiency, and maintainability in mind.
-   Build reusable code and libraries for future use
-   Analyze performance
-   Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

## Requirements

-   **4+ years of proven experience** in software development with PHP and Laravel (preferably in high-traffic or complex systems).
-   Strong proficiency in **web technologies**: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and building responsive interfaces.
-   Hands-on experience with **third-party APIs** (Google, Facebook, Payment Gateways, etc.).
-   Solid knowledge of **relational databases** (MySQL/PostgreSQL) with ability to write and optimize complex queries.
-   Proficiency with **version control tools** (Git) and working with Git Flow.
-   Experience designing and developing **RESTful APIs** and/or GraphQL services.
-   Familiarity with **caching, queues, and performance optimization techniques**.
-   Passion for applying **best practices** (SOLID principles, design patterns) and writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
-   Experience with **unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews**.
-   BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is a plus.
-   Bonus points: exposure to **Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or CI/CD pipelines**.