Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP + Vue.js)

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to work on an online English education institution’s project, with a focus on architectural evolution and technical leadership. Key Highlights: 1. Evolve the architecture of a platform serving thousands of students 2. Perform reverse engineering and documentation for undocumented systems 3. Opportunity to lead and mentor junior/mid-level developers We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join an expanding online English education institution. Responsibilities and Duties 1\. Engineering and Development (Hands-on) Develop and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs using PHP v8.4+ and Laravel v10+. Enhance complex web interfaces (Student Portal, Admin Panel, and Checkout) using Vue.js 2.x and Vuex. Maintain and evolve mobile applications built with React Native. Implement and manage critical integrations, including Payment Gateways and OAuth2 authentication (Laravel Passport). Enable real-time communication via WebSockets (Pusher) for student status and payment updates. 2\. Architecture, Stability, and Documentation **Critical Challenge:** Work on undocumented systems by performing reverse engineering to understand business rules and subsequently produce technical documentation (APIs and workflows). Monitor MySQL databases, optimize slow queries, and ensure relational integrity across systems. Perform manual interventions when necessary (e.g., data corrections in tables, contract generation) while building definitive automation for these processes. Ensure test coverage with automated PHPUnit tests. Required Technical Skills (Hard Skills) The candidate must be proficient in the technology stack already implemented at the institution: **Back-end:** Deep expertise in PHP 8 and the Laravel framework (Service Container, Eloquent, Jobs/Queues). **Front-end:** Advanced experience with JavaScript, Vue.js 2.x (Options/Composition API), Vuex, and Bootstrap/Sass. **Mobile:** Practical experience with React Native and API consumption. **Database:** Solid knowledge of MySQL (modeling and optimization). **Infrastructure/Tools:** Git/GitHub (PR workflow and code review), Composer, NPM, and Linux/Apache. **Integrations:** Proven experience with REST APIs and Payment Gateways. Behavioral Competencies and Management **Investigative Autonomy:** Ability to "read the code" to understand business logic without relying on documentation. **Servant Leadership:** Guide junior/mid-level developers, raise the team’s technical bar, and deliver constructive feedback. **Organization:** Rigorous adherence to deadlines and timely card updates in management tools (e.g., ClickUp). **Communication:** Clarity in translating technical issues to leadership and business requirements to the technical team. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Prior experience in the Education and/or E-commerce sectors. Experience refactoring legacy systems into modern architectures. **Familiarity with specific libraries used:** echarts, vue2-editor, vue-multiselect. What We Offer **Compensation:** R$8,500.00/month (PJ contract). **Overtime Pay:** Compensation for hours worked beyond standard schedule. **Emergency Bonus:** Special bonus for critical tasks performed outside regular hours (when requested). **Growth Environment:** Real opportunity to evolve the architecture of a platform serving thousands of students, including medium-term exploration of new technologies. **To Apply:** Please submit your portfolio/GitHub and a brief summary of your experience leading technical teams and handling legacy/undocumented systems. **Rigorous selection process focused on technical assessment and real-world problem-solving ability.** **Benefits:** To be discussed **Required Qualifications:** **Senior Experience:** Solid track record as a Full-Stack (PHP/JS) developer, capable of working autonomously and leading technical decisions. **Back-end:** Demonstrated proficiency in PHP v8+ and Laravel v10+, with experience building secure RESTful APIs, OAuth2 authentication (Passport), and automated testing (PHPUnit). **Front-end & Mobile:** Proficiency in Vue.js 2.x (Vuex, Sass/Bootstrap) for complex web applications and practical knowledge of React Native for app maintenance. **Database & Infrastructure:** Solid understanding of MySQL (query optimization and modeling) and advanced use of Git/GitHub for version control and code review. **Management:** Experience with agile methodologies and task management tools (e.g., ClickUp), with a problem-solving and deadline-oriented mindset. **About the Company:** Online English schools operating under an exclusive educational model. Immersive English learning method with fluency guarantee in the contract. TOEFL and TOEIC International Testing Center.