Full Stack PHP/Laravel Developer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a technically mature and autonomous Full Stack PHP/Laravel Developer to join an expanding platform, focused on optimizing educational architecture and legacy systems. Key Highlights: 1. Work in a dynamic environment focused on evolving the educational architecture. 2. Opportunity to modernize architecture on a platform serving thousands of users. 3. Challenge of working with legacy systems and actively contributing to improvements. We are looking for a Full Stack Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel to join the technology team of a rapidly growing online English education institution. This is a role for someone with technical maturity and autonomy. We seek a professional who does not merely execute tasks, but understands business logic, navigates legacy systems confidently, and actively contributes to the evolution of our educational architecture. You will find a dynamic environment where investigative curiosity is essential to map processes and implement performance and security improvements. Responsibilities and Duties 1\. Development and Maintenance (Hands-on) Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs using PHP v8.4+ and Laravel v10+. Implement and manage critical integrations, including Payment Gateways and OAuth2 authentication (Laravel Passport). Work with real-time communication via WebSockets (Pusher) for student status and payment updates. Ensure code quality through best practices and automated test coverage using PHPUnit. 2\. Sustaining and Evolving the Ecosystem **Legacy Challenge:** Work on systems with limited initial documentation, performing reverse engineering on code to understand business rules and assist in creating technical documentation. Monitor and optimize MySQL databases, addressing slow queries and ensuring data integrity. Perform necessary technical interventions in databases or contract generation while collaborating on automating these processes. 3\. Collaboration and Processes Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups), reporting progress and flagging blockers. Collaborate with the Front-end team to integrate complex interfaces (Student Portal and Checkout). Maintain organized workflow in ClickUp, ensuring timely and well-documented deliveries. Technical Requirements (Hard Skills) Candidates must have solid experience with the institution’s technology stack: **Back-end:** Proficiency in PHP 8+ and the Laravel framework (Service Container, Eloquent, Jobs/Queues, Middlewares). **Database:** Strong knowledge of MySQL (modeling, indexing, optimization). **API:** Advanced experience consuming and building RESTful APIs. **Infra/Tools:** Git/GitHub (GitFlow and Pull Requests), Composer, NPM, and Linux environment. **Testing:** Experience with unit and integration testing. **Nice-to-Haves:** Familiarity with Vue.js 2.x or React Native (for better Front-end integration). Prior experience in EdTech or E-commerce. Knowledge of Docker. Behavioral Competencies **Investigative Autonomy:** Ability to read and understand legacy code to identify business rules. **Resilience:** Ability to handle high-demand environments and systems undergoing transition. **Deadline Orientation:** Commitment to agreed-upon deliverables and task organization. What We Offer **Compensation:** R$ 6,000.00/month (PJ contract). **Overtime Pay:** Compensation for hours worked beyond standard schedule. **Emergency Bonus:** Bonus for critical, time-sensitive activities outside regular business hours. **Growth Environment:** Opportunity to work on a platform serving thousands of users and participate in architectural modernization. **To Apply:** Please send your portfolio/GitHub and a brief summary of your Laravel experience and legacy system maintenance background. **Benefits:** To be discussed **Required Qualifications:** **Mid-Level:** Technical maturity to work autonomously, without constant supervision for day-to-day tasks. **Legacy System Support:** Prior experience or strong aptitude for navigating and evolving older systems while implementing new technologies. **About the Company:** Online English schools operating exclusively in education. Immersive English learning method with fluency guarantee in contract. TOEFL and TOEIC International Testing Center.