Lead a team of Laravel developers to plan, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Laravel and modern PHP practices
Architect and optimize database schemas (MySQL/PostgreSQL), ensuring high performance and reliability
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, best practices, and security measures across the team
Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, front-end developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions
Design and develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Google, Facebook, AWS, payment gateways, etc.)
Manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and ensure the successful delivery of features in Agile/Scrum environments
Perform performance tuning, security hardening, and DevOps enhancements
Act as a technical mentor to junior developers and provide training as required
Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical solutions
Ensure CI/CD pipelines are effectively implemented and maintained
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team
Expertise in Laravel, PHP (OOP & MVC), and MySQL/PostgreSQL
Proficient in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX
Experience with JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js or React.js
Strong understanding of RESTful API and GraphQL design principles
Proficiency in Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows
Familiarity with caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
Experience with Docker, AWS, and containerized deployments (Kubernetes is a plus)
Knowledge of authentication and security: OAuth, JWT, CSRF, XSS protection
Understanding of TDD and automated testing tools (PHPUnit, Dusk)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines
Experience or familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal (preferred)
