About the RoleWe are looking for a Backend Engineer with strong Laravel (PHP) experience and working knowledge of to support legacy applications while actively contributing to our transition toward a modern backend architecture.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy modernizing systems, working across stacks, and growing into a backend or full-stack role.
Technology Stack
Current
- Laravel (PHP)
- MySQL / PostgreSQL
- REST APIs
Target / Future
- (Express / NestJS)
- TypeScript
- React (frontend)
- API-first & service-oriented architecture
- CI/CD pipelines
Key Responsibilities
Legacy Application Support
- Maintain and enhance existing Laravel applications
- Fix bugs, optimize performance, and apply security patches
- Document legacy code and business logic to support migration
Modern Backend Development )
- Develop and maintain backend services using
- Build RESTful APIs consumed by React frontends and third-party services
- Participate in rewriting or refactoring Laravel modules into services
System Transition & Collaboration
- Work closely with React frontend engineers, QA, and Product Managers
- Participate in code reviews across Laravel and codebases
- Contribute to backend architecture decisions and best practices
- Support gradual decommissioning of legacy Laravel systems
Required Skills & Experience
Core (Must-Have)
- 3+ years experience with Laravel (PHP)
- Strong understanding of:
o MVC architecture o Eloquent ORM o Authentication & middleware o Queues / background jobs
- Experience building REST APIs
- Solid SQL knowledge (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
- Git version control
(Working Knowledge Required)
- Hands-on experience with
- Familiarity with or NestJS
- Understanding of asynchronous programming (promises, async/await)
- Ability to read, debug, and contribute to codebases
Nice-to-Have (Advantage)
experience
- Experience migrating or refactoring legacy systems
- Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to React or frontend collaboration
- Experience working in a product-led or SaaS environment
What We're Looking For (Mindset)
- Willingness to transition toward as a primary backend stack
- Comfortable working with legacy code while building modern systems
- Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Team-first attitude with long-term growth focus
Growth & Career Path
- Clear transition path from Laravel → Backend Engineer
- Opportunity to grow into:
o Senior Backend Engineer )
o Full-Stack Engineer (React + Node)
o Technical Lead (Product Squad)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Information Technology & Services
Snapnet Limited