Senior Backend Web Developer

4 days ago

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt Lxera Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Backend Developer
with strong expertise in
Laravel
to design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems for web applications. The ideal candidate will lead backend architecture decisions, ensure scalable and secure API development, and collaborate closely with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and RESTful APIs using
    Laravel (PHP 8+)
    .
  • Architect and optimize database structures (MySQL/PostgreSQL) for scalability and performance.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Write clean, reusable, and efficient code following best practices and design patterns.
  • Implement and maintain authentication, authorization, and data security standards (JWT, OAuth, Sanctum, Passport, etc.).
  • Develop and manage integrations with third-party APIs and internal services.
  • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development workflow.
  • Document technical specifications and maintain up-to-date system documentation.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree
    in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years
    of professional experience in backend web development.
  • Strong expertise in Laravel framework
    (Laravel 9 or newer preferred).
  • Proficiency in
    PHP 8+
    ,
    MySQL/PostgreSQL
    ,
    RESTful APIs
    , and
    ORM (Eloquent)
    .
  • Familiarity with
    queues (Redis, Horizon, RabbitMQ)
    and
    event-driven architectures
    .
  • Experience with
    Git
    ,
    CI/CD pipelines
    , and
    automated testing (PHPUnit, Pest)
    .
  • Good understanding of
    cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, or similar)
    and
    Docker
    .
  • Strong problem-solving skills, debugging abilities, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills (Plus):

  • Experience with
    microservices architecture
    or
    modular monolith design
    .
  • Familiarity with
    Laravel Octane
    ,
    Livewire
    , or
    Filament
    .
  • Knowledge of
    frontend frameworks
    ) for better integration understanding.
  • Exposure to
    DevOps tools
    and
    server management
    .

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