Laravel Developer

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Laravel Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of web applications built on the Laravel framework. As a Laravel Developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure solutions that meet our clients’ needs and business objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage your expertise in Laravel development to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

Develop, test, and maintain web applications and APIs using the Laravel framework.
Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Design and implement database schemas, models, and migrations using Laravel’s Eloquent ORM.
Implement RESTful APIs for integrating web applications with external systems and services.
Write clean, well-documented, and reusable code following Laravel coding standards and best practices.
Optimize application performance and scalability through efficient database queries, caching mechanisms, and code optimization techniques.
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using Laravel’s built-in features or third-party packages like Laravel Passport.
Troubleshoot and debug issues, perform code reviews, and refactor code as needed to maintain code quality and stability.
Stay current with Laravel framework updates, security patches, and industry trends, and recommend improvements and enhancements to existing applications.
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to deploy applications to production environments and ensure smooth deployment and operation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
2+ years of experience in web development, with a focus on PHP and Laravel framework.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web technologies.
Experience with front-end frameworks/libraries such as Vue.js, React, or Angular is a plus.
Familiarity with Git version control system and collaborative development workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Laravel certification(s) or contributions to the Laravel community (e.g., open-source projects, forums) are a plus.