Laravel Backend Engineer

About the role:

Laravel Backend Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development:

  Build and maintain core backend systems for user authentication, payments, and subscriptions using

  PHP

  and

  Laravel

  , ensuring scalability for a growing SaaS platform. Design and manage APIs to power frontend, mobile apps, and third-party integrations. Take end-to-end ownership of features, from development to deployment, in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Code Quality & Optimization

  : Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code to support a reliable SaaS product. Debug and optimize existing systems to enhance performance and handle scale. Streamline backend processes and database queries for efficiency in a resource-limited environment.

• Team Collaboration:

  Work closely with the small, cross-functional team (frontend, product, and operations) to deliver customer-focused solutions. Actively contribute to discussions around product features and technical approaches. Be hands-on in solving critical issues quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.

• System Maintenance & Innovation:

  Continuously monitor and maintain secure and stable backend systems. Identify opportunities to enhance system capabilities or improve processes. Experiment with and adopt new tools or technologies that can accelerate product innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:

  1-2 years of backend development experience, preferably in a SaaS startup or small team environment. Proven track record of delivering impactful features in a lean setup.

• Technical Skills:

  Proficiency in

  PHP

  and

  Laravel

  for backend development. Strong knowledge of

  MySQL

  for managing complex databases. Hands-on experience with building and managing APIs for scalable applications. Bonus: Familiarity with tools like

  Redis

  ,

  Docker

  , or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).

• Mindset:

  Startup mentality: adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of tasks. Customer-focused approach with a strong problem-solving mindset. Collaborative team player who thrives in a small, fast-paced environment.

About Classcard:

Classcard is a robust student and class management platform trusted by over 3,250 class providers globally. It consolidates all the essential tools needed to start, run, and grow educational businesses—whether you're operating a sports academy, language school, yoga studio, or tutoring service.