PHP Developer - Laravel - (Remote, Full-Time)

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the role

PHP Developer

Responsibilities

• Deliver production-ready features using PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, and DTO-based designs
• Implement and test RESTful APIs and integrations (including Auth0)
• Write and maintain unit tests, improving overall test coverage
• Contribute to code quality and observability (SonarLint/SonarQube, Datadog logging/metrics)
• Collaborate across teams, sharing knowledge and ensuring alignment with standards

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel, developing production-grade web applications
• 2+ years working with Eloquent ORM and DTOs, structuring and managing data across application layers
• Hands-on experience with unit testing (PHPUnit), writing and maintaining reliable test suites
• Proficient in RESTful APIs and integration patterns, including authentication (Auth0) and distributed workflows
• Hands-on with code quality and observability tools, such as SonarLint, SonarQube, or Datadog

Nice to Have

• AWS cloud exposure (EC2, S3, Lambda)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and deployment tools (Octopus Deploy)
• Experience with distributed integration patterns such as Saga

What you will learn

• You’ll deepen your expertise in Laravel, API integrations, and quality-first coding practices while collaborating with a large technical team (100+ engineers). Expect to grow through mentorship, structured feedback, and exposure to modern DevOps and cloud practices.

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

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