Mid-Level Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel)

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Mid-Level Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) to join an online English education institution, with emphasis on technical maturity, autonomy, and architectural evolution. Key Highlights: 1. Development and maintenance of secure, scalable RESTful APIs. 2. Challenge of evolving legacy systems and optimizing educational architecture. 3. Dynamic environment that values investigative curiosity and autonomy. We are looking for a Mid-Level Backend Developer focused on PHP and Laravel to join the technology team of a rapidly expanding online English education institution. This is a role for professionals with technical maturity and autonomy. We seek someone who does not merely execute tasks, but understands business logic, navigates legacy systems effectively, 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 and payment status 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 database performance, addressing slow queries and ensuring data integrity. Perform necessary technical interventions in databases or contract generation while collaborating on automation of these processes. 3\. Collaboration and Processes Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily Standups), reporting progress and flagging blockers. Collaborate with the Frontend 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: **Backend:** Proficiency in PHP 8+ and the Laravel framework (Service Container, Eloquent, Jobs/Queues, Middlewares). **Database:** Strong knowledge of MySQL (data modeling, indexing, optimization). **APIs:** Advanced experience consuming and building RESTful APIs. **Infrastructure/Tools:** Git/GitHub (GitFlow and Pull Requests), Composer, NPM, and Linux environment. **Testing:** Experience with unit and integration testing. **Nice-to-Have:** Familiarity with Vue.js 2.x or React Native (for better frontend 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 operate effectively in high-demand environments and during system transitions. **Deadline Orientation:** Commitment to agreed 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:** Incentive for critical, time-sensitive work outside regular business hours. **Growth Environment:** Opportunity to work on a platform serving thousands of users and contribute to architectural modernization. **To Apply:** Please submit your portfolio/GitHub profile and a brief summary of your experience with Laravel and legacy system maintenance. **Benefits:** To be discussed **Required Qualifications:** **Mid-Level:** Technical maturity to operate autonomously without constant supervision for daily tasks. **Legacy System Support:** Prior experience or strong aptitude for navigating and evolving legacy systems while implementing new technologies. **About the Company:** Online English schools operating with Educational Exclusivity. Immersive English learning method with fluency guarantee in contract. TOEFL and TOEIC International Testing Center.