Full-Stack Developer (PHP Laravel)

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP Laravel.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and integrate with multiple third-party platforms (e.g., Zoom, Stripe, Zoho CRM, Google APIs).
• Develop interactive, mobile-responsive front ends using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and modern frameworks.
• Manage relational databases and ensure data integrity, optimisation, and performance.
• Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorisation, and data protection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, prototyping, and delivery.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Core Skills (Must-Have)

• Backend:

  PHP (Laravel 7 and above), MVC architecture, Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, Artisan CLI, middleware, queues/jobs, events, notifications, authentication/authorisation (Sanctum/Passport).

• API Development & Integration:

  RESTful API design, XML/JSON, integration with third-party APIs.

• Frontend:

  HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap; exposure to Vue.js/React preferred).

• Databases (RDBMS):

  MySQL, PostgreSQL.

• OS / Server:

  Linux, Apache.

• Version Control & Build Tools:

  Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), Composer, NPM, Webpack/Vite.

• Responsive Design:

  Mobile-first development, Bootstrap grid/Flexbox, cross-browser/device testing.

• Security:

  SSL/TLS, OAuth2/JWT/Sanctum, XSS/CSRF prevention, OWASP best practices.

Desirable (Nice-to-Have)

• Frontend Frameworks:

  Vue.js/React (for building SPAs).

• Performance & Scaling:

  Redis/Memcached, Horizon for queues.

• Advanced Server Stack:

  Nginx, PHP-FPM, Laravel Octane (Swoole/RoadRunner).

• DevOps & Orchestration:

  Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins).

• Testing:

  PHPUnit, Pest, Jest, Cypress.

• Design & Prototyping:

  Figma, Adobe XD (wireframes, UI/UX prototypes).

• Graphic Design:

  Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator.

• Collaboration Tools:

  Miro, Notion, SharePoint, Confluence

Preferred candidate profile

well-rounded full-stack developer

• Has deep experience with Laravel (7+), modern web development practices, and database-driven applications.
• Understands how to balance backend performance with a polished, responsive frontend experience.
• Is comfortable integrating third-party APIs and managing complex application workflows.
• Brings a collaborative mindset and can work seamlessly with designers, project managers, and other developers.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership of deliverables.