Senior Software Developer- Laravel

Role Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and modern frontend experience using React (Vue.js or Angular exposure is a plus). The ideal candidate should possess a full-stack mindset with experience in building scalable REST APIs and interactive UI applications.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end feature development (Backend + Frontend)
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications
• Build and optimize REST APIs and reusable UI components
• Participate in technical design discussions and code reviews
• Mentor junior developers and ensure coding best practices
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Architects
• Focus on performance tuning and security enhancements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in PHP (Laravel/Symfony)
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Expertise in React.js (Vue.js/Angular acceptable)
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with scalable and maintainable application architecture

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Full-stack exposure with Node.js
• Experience with MongoDB / NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud platforms
• Knowledge of HCM and Payroll domain

Role Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our growing team in India. This is a remote, full-time opportunity to work on high-impact

projects using modern web technologies. While specific project discovery is underway, we’re looking to onboard developers with a solid foundation across front-end and back-end technologies who are comfortable working in agile environments. You will be collaborating directly with a US-based client and must be available to work the UK shift.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Develop and maintain scalable and performant full-stack web applications

·        Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend teams to implement responsive, user- friendly interfaces

·        Write unit tests using Jest and ensure code quality and reliability

·        Develop RESTful APIs using Node.js and NestJS framework

·        Utilize Docker Compose for local development and deployment

·        Manage and optimize MySQL databases, including views, stored procedures, and performance tuning

·        Implement access control mechanisms using identity providers like Okta or Auth0

·        Document APIs using tools like SwaggerUI and Postman

·        Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and team stand-ups via JIRA and Confluence

·        Use Git for version control and manage merge requests and branches effectively

·        Integrate application loggers for monitoring and diagnostics

Must-Have Skills:

·        Proficiency in HTML, CSS, SASS/SCSS

·        Strong hands-on experience with Angular 18 or higher

·        Familiarity with Angular Material or similar UI component libraries

·        Experience with Node.js and NestJS 10+

·        Working knowledge of Docker Compose

·        Strong SQL skills and experience with MySQL

·        Understanding of authentication and authorization best practices with Okta, Auth0, etc.

·        Comfort using Postman, SwaggerUI, Git, and logging tools

·        Familiarity with agile development processes and using JIRA and Confluence

Nice to Have:

·        Experience with form builders like Formsite or FormSort

·        Knowledge of data encryption best practices

·        Prior experience in the public health or POSIT (Public Health Informatics) domain

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

·        3–6 years of experience in full-stack development

·        Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote team environment

Availability to work UK shift hours to ensure overlap with the US-based client

Equal Opportunity Statement:

BigRio is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BigRio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional web development experience, with 3+ years focused on Shopify.
• Strong proficiency in Liquid templating language and Shopify’s theme architecture.
• Experience with Shopify APIs (REST & GraphQL) and building private or public apps.
• Strong frontend development skills: HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS), JavaScript (ES6+), and React or Vue.js.
• Deep understanding of Shopify's checkout process, cart mechanics, and store configuration.
• Experience working with Shopify Plus features like checkout.liquid, multi-store setup, and scripts.
• Solid understanding of web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development workflows.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects from concept to completion.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Headless Shopify implementations using Hydrogen or Next.js.
• Familiarity with Shopify Functions, custom checkout extensibility, and Shopify’s new App Bridge.
• Prior experience working with international stores, multiple currencies, and languages.
• Understanding of backend systems (Node.js, PHP, or Ruby) for custom app integrations.
• Contributions to the Shopify developer community or open-source projects.

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to build scalable software solutions and to be part of our cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

You should have

• Degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Knowledge of multiple frontend languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript and Vue.
• Knowledge of backend languages and frameworks primarily Node.js
• Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)

Perks

• Flexible working hours - employee tracking is never a thing
• A fun and close-knit agile team.
• Open office layout that promotes collaboration, conversation, and camaraderie – the result-oriented team.
• Recreational activities to keep you away from the screen and live, laugh, enjoy with the team.

• Proficiency with NodeJs, ES6, Express;
• Experience in Source Control (Bitbucket/GIT);
• Experience in developing and scaling B2B applications.
• Knowledge and experience with using Restful API;
• Must be able to design components to drive reusability and performance;
• Must be able to build responsive design;
• Design, develop, and maintain code that meets requirements, is high quality, and performs efficiently and effectively to provide a great customer experience;
• Write production quality and thoroughly tested code.