We are a US company with a strong presence in LATAM and across 20 countries around the world. Some of our key near-shore BPO services include smart-sourcing, dedicated or cluster teams, managed IT services, software outsourcing, and the top ERP & CRM solutions, driven by our practices across many different industries. We are currently looking for a Senior PHP Developer - Freelance to become a valuable addition to our dynamic team! This is a part-time position, up to 4 hours per day (9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time). As a Senior PHP Developer, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary agile team to build, maintain, and optimize web applications and APIs. You will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality, scalable backend solutions using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and AWS, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer with a deep understanding of Laravel, PHP, Mysql, and API development & integration.
Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications and APIs using PHP and Laravel
Design and implement APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
Ensure robust security and data protection measures are in place
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications
Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for code, API integrations, and development processes
Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage and optimize the AWS cloud infrastructure
Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to other developers to ensure code quality and consistency
Key Skills:
Domain Expertise:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering preferred
5+ years of experience with PHP development, Laravel, and MySQL
Strong experience with Laravel is a must
Experience building, integrating, and maintaining APIs
Proficiency with cloud services, especially AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) is a plus
Strong understanding of database architecture and design, particularly MySQL
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus
Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Agile / Development Experience:
Passionate about clean code, testing, and continuous integration
Experience working in a collaborative, agile product team environment
A proactive and problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on performance and scalability
Individual Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
English B2 or above is required
Motivators & Behaviors:
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work autonomously
Comfortable working remotely and managing tasks independently
What do we offer?
Contractor model
100% remote
Salary in USD
Paid vacations
Day off for birthdays
Benefits courses and/or certifications
Work on leading projects for our US customers, and not on the bench
