Toronto, Ontario, Canada Remote (Global)

NewRich Network is hiring a Senior Backend Developer - PHP Laravel (Remote)

About the Role

The role involves building and maintaining robust backend services using PHP and the Laravel framework, contributing to system architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable backend applications using PHP and Laravel
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for web and mobile clients
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
  • Ensure data consistency and integrity across systems
  • Integrate third-party services and external APIs
  • Support deployment processes and monitor production environments
  • Contribute to database design and query optimization
  • Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Follow security best practices in backend development
  • Work within agile methodologies and iterative development cycles
  • Assist in defining technical requirements and project scope
  • Maintain documentation for systems and processes
  • Collaborate with QA teams to resolve defects
  • Participate in architectural discussions and planning
  • Ensure application scalability and reliability
  • Stay current with backend technologies and best practices
  • Support continuous integration and delivery pipelines

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
  • Knowledge of message queues and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools
  • Exposure to frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React
  • Background in fintech or high-transaction systems
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Advanced database optimization skills
  • Understanding of GraphQL
  • Experience with serverless computing

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Collaborative and technically focused engineering team working in an agile environment

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work on challenging backend systems with modern technologies
  • Flexible work schedule and fully remote environment
  • Culture that values technical excellence and continuous learning
  • Direct impact on product development and architecture decisions

Application Process

  • Submit your resume and a brief introduction
  • Complete a technical assessment if shortlisted
  • Participate in one or more interview rounds with the team
  • Receive feedback and next steps within a week of each stage

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Required Skills
PHP 8Laravel 9+MySQLReact.js 18.2RESTful APIsGitDockerKubernetesAWSPHPUnitHTML/CSS/JSAPI DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureMicroservicesCI/CD PHP 8Laravel 9+MySQLReact.js 18.2RESTful APIsGitDockerKubernetesAWSPHPUnitHTML/CSS/JSAPI DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureMicroservicesCI/CD
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NewRich Network
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Category backend
Posted 6 months ago