Backend Software Engineer

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About the Role

This role focuses on backend development with a strong emphasis on PHP and Laravel. The position involves building and maintaining server-side applications, database structures, and REST APIs that support core features across multiple modules. The team operates in a collaborative environment where backend, frontend, and product teams communicate closely to roll out features in a structured and maintainable way.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and application logic using Laravel (current versions).
• Create secure user authentication and implement role-based access permissions.
• Design and manage MySQL database schemas, queries, and migrations with an emphasis on performance and clarity.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and frontend applications.
• Contribute to application features such as appointments, service records, scheduling modules, and system workflows.
• Implement background jobs, task scheduling, and notification workflows (Email, SMS, or queue-based systems).
• Write clean, well-structured, and testable code that aligns with project standards and best practices.
• Work alongside frontend developers and product leads to discuss requirements, technical decisions, and release plans.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Solid understanding of PHP and hands-on experience with Laravel (Laravel 9/10+ preferred).
• Familiarity with MySQL including schema design, joins, indexing, and optimization.
• Experience working with REST APIs (building and consuming).
• Basic familiarity with Blade templates and Bootstrap styling is helpful, even if the role is mostly backend-focused.
• Version control experience with Git and GitHub.
• Ability to understand requirements and break them down into logical backend workflows.

Who This Role May Suit

This role can be a good fit for:

• Fresh graduates who have completed Laravel or backend-focused projects.
• Self-learners who have built small to medium-scale projects on their own.
• Aspiring Backend Developers / PHP Developers / Laravel Developers looking to strengthen their backend engineering skills.
• Candidates who are interested in roles related to Backend Software Engineer, Web Developer, API Developer, or Full Stack Developer (backend-oriented).