<div>We are seeking an experienced and innovative <strong>Senior Backend Engineer (Laravel)</strong> to join our engineering team. In this role, you will architect, develop, and oversee the evolution of robust and scalable backend systems using <strong>Laravel</strong> and modern PHP technologies. You will leverage your deep expertise in backend engineering, cloud computing, and distributed systems to solve complex problems and lead technical initiatives. As a senior member of our team, you will mentor engineers, define best practices, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance, maintainable solutions.<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div> <h2> Your Job Responsibilities </h2> <ul><li>Architect, design, and develop high-performance Laravel applications and microservices using PHP 8+ and Laravel 11+.</li><li>Lead the development and deployment of cloud-native applications using AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean, ensuring scalability and reliability.</li><li>Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) and SOLID principles to build clean, maintainable, and reusable code.</li><li>Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers with MySQL or PostgreSQL.</li><li>Implement and manage event sourcing, queues, caching, and jobs for optimal performance and scalability.</li><li>Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party services.</li><li>Lead code reviews, CI/CD workflows, and static analysis using tools like Laravel Pint, PHPStan, and GitHub Actions.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and enforce coding standards across Laravel projects.</li><li>Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and the Solutions team to translate business goals into robust technical implementations.</li><li>Represent Axelerant’s Laravel expertise through technical blogs, webinars, and community events.</li></ul><div><br /></div> <h2> Why Work At Axelerant? </h2> <ul><li>Be part of an <strong>AI-first, remote-first</strong> digital agency that’s shaping the future of customer experiences.</li><li>Collaborate with global teams and leading platform partners to solve meaningful challenges.</li><li>Enjoy a culture that supports autonomy, continuous learning, and work-life harmony.</li></ul><div><br /></div>