Senior Backend PHP Laravel Engineer Octopus by RTG

Senior Backend PHP Laravel Engineer Octopus by RTG
نوع العمل : عمل كلى
الخبرة : 3-5 سنة
الراتب : no mention
المكان : Cairo

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in PHP Laravel to design, develop, and optimize backend systems for scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using PHP Laravel.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
  • Manage and maintain databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including schema design and optimization.
  • Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
  • Stay updated on emerging backend technologies, Laravel updates, and best practices.

Requirements

  • 4–7 years of professional backend development experience.
  • Proven expertise in PHP and deep knowledge of the Laravel framework.
  • Strong understanding of OOP, MVC architecture, and software design principles.
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
  • Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Good understanding of application security principles and performance optimization.

Benefits

  • Build real features that impact over 160,000+ households and growing.
  • Learn directly from experienced engineers and gain full-stack exposure.
  • Be part of a product-first company with a mission to reshape community living in MENA.
  • Medical insurance and performance-based bonuses.
  • Flexible hybrid work setup.
  • Exposure to the latest tools and trends in AI-assisted development, automation, and DevOps.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and learning-rich environment.