Independent Contractor, Full Stack Developer (Laravel & MySQL)

Vaniam Group

135d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in Laravel (current versions) and MySQL. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience developing with Laravel, and a proven record of launching or contributing to commercial-grade products. This role requires someone who stays current with evolving frameworks, writes clean and maintainable code, and thrives in a collaborative environment where products are built for scale and impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional development experience with Laravel (versions 8, 9, or newer).
• Demonstrated experience in launching commercial products or contributing to the development of enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming principles.
• Expert-level knowledge of MySQL, including schema design, indexing, optimization, and query performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Vue.js/React preferred).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab).
• Experience with modern development practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of security best practices for web applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker or containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of queue systems (Redis, RabbitMQ, etc.) and caching strategies.
• Previous experience in regulated or data-sensitive industries.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable web applications using Laravel and MySQL.
• Lead or contribute significantly to the launch of commercial products, from planning to deployment.
• Build and integrate APIs, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Optimize database queries and schema for high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Write unit tests, conduct peer code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
• Stay up to date with the latest Laravel and PHP ecosystem advancements and recommend improvements to architecture and processes.
• Deploy applications and maintain CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with DevOps as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees