Junior Software Engineer (php)

Job Title: PHP/Laravel Developer (3–10 Years Experience)

Industry: Insurance / Fintech

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced PHP/Laravel Developer with strong JavaScript skills to work across the full stack. You will build scalable backend systems, interactive frontends, robust APIs, and use modern AI tools to speed up development. This role involves backend coding, frontend development, database design, and full-stack integration.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Backend Development

• Build reliable PHP applications and REST APIs
• Write clean, maintainable Laravel code
• Create REST APIs and work with GraphQL when required
• Work with microservices and Docker-based environments
• Perform code reviews and maintain coding best practices

2. Frontend Development

• Develop responsive and modular web UIs using JavaScript frameworks
• Build interactive components using React, Vue, or Angular
• Work with modern CSS frameworks and preprocessors
• Implement SPA features like routing & state management
• Ensure browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness

3. Database Work

• Design database schemas for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Write optimized SQL queries via Eloquent ORM or Query Builder
• Implement indexing and performance optimization
• Work with SQL & NoSQL databases
• Manage migrations and ensure database stability

4. AI Tools & Productivity

• Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine)
• Integrate AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into applications
• Build AI-powered features and automations
• Use AI tools for debugging, refactoring, and code optimization

5. Full-Stack Integration

• Connect frontend and backend layers smoothly
• Implement authentication and authorization flows
• Manage client-server data flow and API integrations
• Work with state management across the stack
• Ensure consistent and seamless user experiences

Job Requirements

Must-Have (3–10 Years Experience)

Backend Skills

• Strong experience with PHP 8+ & Laravel
• Eloquent ORM, Query Builder, Blade, Middleware, Events
• API development & authentication
• Redis/Memcached caching
• Queue management (Laravel Queues, Horizon)
• Working knowledge of Node.js

Frontend Skills

• Strong JavaScript (ES6+, async/await, modules)
• React / Vue / Angular
• State management (Redux, Vuex, NgRx)
• Build tools: Webpack, Vite, Laravel Mix
• CSS3, HTML5, Sass/Less or CSS-in-JS
• Responsive, mobile-first development

Database Skills

• MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis; MongoDB is a plus
• Schema design, optimization, indexing
• Migrations, normalization, performance tuning

1. PHP Laravel
2. Javascript
3. Jquery,
4. CSS,
5. HTML
6. Following optional skill (good to have)
7. MongoDB,
8. Node js
9. Must know the use of multi_curl for parallel multiple API processing.

We’re seeking an expert Full-Stack developer ( Expert in  HTML 5, PHP, Canvas & JQuery) to help us update our back-end admin. You will work from layouts in Adobe XD and Anima and work side by side with our development team in Manila and coordinate tasks and timelines to complete our  project.  Estimate full-time 3 month timeline- possibility may need you for ongoing freelance work after project completion.

We are looking to hire a temporary, freelance position for now. 


REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 year(s) of working experience in eCommerce web development  is  required for this position

• Strong knowledge of current architectural approaches to web-based applications development

• Experience with Agile development projects

• Ability to effectively manage changing and multiple priorities

• Experience with PHP, CSS, HTML / HTML 5, Javascript coding

• MVC based PHP framework (Laravel)

• jQuery/AJAX/JSON or other Javascript frameworks (AngularJS, React Backbone, etc)

• HTML5 Responsive framework (Bootstrap, foundation, skeleton, etc)

Knowledge of Linux command-line

• Experience of using version control (Github, Subversion, BitBucket, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Anima)

• Knowledge and understanding of how to update modules using Angular or React 

• Knowledge and understanding of Databases (MySql/MSSQL)

• Knowledge and understanding of SEO tools application

• Experience with open-source software

• Enjoy mentoring team members; helping them to advance their technical skills

• Must be able to stay on top of advancing internet and computer technology and its effects to the business environment

• Be willing to work in a research capacity ñto find, test, and critically review open-source frameworks and technologies.

HOW TO APPLY

Make an intro answering the following questions:

1) Provide an example of a web application that you've built that uses HTML 5, Canvas or where multiple files can be uploaded simultaneously