# PHP Developer

**Company:** [Neo Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ei632Axwd5x4FZRkFMR4K9.md)
**Location:** Belgrade, Serbia
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Engineering

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## Description

As part of our continued growth, **Neo Group is recruiting on behalf of one of our local partners**, leveraging our network of 1,400 talented professionals across 10+ countries. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that empower our clients and foster professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

We are on the lookout for a PHP Developerto join our IT Department.

**Key Responsibilities:**

\- Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using PHP (Laravel).

\- Design, implement, and maintain REST APIs and WebSocket services.

\- Integrate with external services and internal microservices.

\- Create and maintain Laravel database migrations.

\- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

\- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.

\- Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best development practices.

\- Use Git (GitLab) for version control and collaborate within a development team.

\- Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to deliver new features and maintain existing functionality.

## Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial development experience.

• Strong expertise in PHP (experience with PHP 7.4+, Laravel).

• Strong expertise in Kafka/RabbitMQ multi-node consuming/producing.

• Strong DB query building/optimization expirience (MySQL 5.7+, PostgreSQL 16.8 +).

• Experience with REST API / WebSocket.

• Experience writing and maintaining Laravel unit tests.

• Experience writing Laravel DB migrations.

• Confident knowledge of working with Git (Gitlab).

**Soft Skills:**

• Strong communication and collaboration skills..

• Capability to work under deadlines effectively.

## Benefits

-   Enjoy 5 paid health days per year for those unforeseen sick days or medical appointments.
-   Recharge your batteries with 25 paid calendar vacation days annually to explore, relax, and rejuvenate.
-   Rest easy with comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employees.
-   Stay active and healthy with a monthly sports allowance of $30 net to support your fitness goals.
-   Enhance your language skills with English lessons facilitated by our two experienced tutors.
-   Stay ahead in your field with access to conferences and professional literature to fuel your growth.
-   Boost your energy and morale with complimentary snacks available in the office.
-   Foster camaraderie and celebrate achievements through engaging in corporate events throughout the year.