Junior + Backend Developer

We are looking for a motivated Junior+ Backend Developer to join our development team. As a Junior+ Backend Developer, you will work together with experienced developers to develop, maintain, and improve existing and new web projects. You will be involved in backend development, database-related tasks, debugging, integrations, and ongoing support of company projects. This is a great opportunity for a developer who already has practical PHP/Laravel experience and wants to grow their technical skills while working on real-world projects. Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend functionality for company projects Implement new features and improvements Provide ongoing support and bug fixing for existing solutions Write clean, readable, and reusable code Work with databases and develop SQL queries Integrate external APIs and third-party services Participate in debugging and troubleshooting of applications Work with Git and follow the team’s development workflow Work with Linux systems and basic server-side tasks Participate in code reviews and team discussions Follow development tasks and priorities defined by the team lead Learn and apply new technologies and development best practices Communicate with other developers, QA, and other team members Requirements 1+ year of commercial or practical experience in web development Good understanding of PHP Basic to intermediate experience with Laravel Good understanding of SQL Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS Experience with Git Basic knowledge of Linux and Bash commands Understanding of REST APIs and basic API integration concepts Basic understanding of MVC and OOP principles Ability to read and understand existing code Ability to research solutions and learn new technologies independently Attention to detail and responsible attitude toward tasks Ability to work independently and as part of a development team Good time-management and problem-solving skills Intermediate English or higher On-site work from office in Kyiv or in Tirana Would be a plus Experience with WordPress Experience with Docker Basic knowledge of Nginx or Apache Experience with Laravel queues, jobs, events, and scheduled tasks Understanding of database migrations and optimization Experience with Linux server administration Familiarity with PHPUnit or other testing frameworks Experience with CI/CD What we offer Opportunity to work on real commercial projects Mentorship and support from experienced developers Opportunity to grow to a Middle Backend Developer Experience with modern development tools and technologies Interesting tasks involving APIs, databases, integrations, and automation Friendly and collaborative development environment