#429 Laravel Developer

We are looking for a **FullStack Developer (Mid/Senior)** to join our team and help maintain and evolve a platform that includes both legacy and modern stacks. This role is highly execution-oriented and requires strong problem-solving skills in a customer-facing environment (support-driven, not project-driven). **You will work on:** * A legacy monolith built with Laravel 9 + Blade (backend + frontend together); * A modern architecture with Laravel 12 API + Next.js 15 (App Router) frontend; This position requires someone comfortable handling bugfixes, production issues, customer requests, and delivering fixes with clear communication and documentation. What Success Looks Like (First 30–60 Days) * Resolve customer issues efficiently with strong communication and clear updates. * Reduce recurring bugs by improving root-cause fixes (not patchwork). * Improve internal documentation quality and consistency. * Increase test coverage for critical flows. * Gain full ownership of key areas of the legacy system and API/frontend stack. **Profile We’re Looking For This role fits someone who:** * Enjoys debugging and solving real production problems; * Can communicate calmly and clearly with stakeholders; * Is structured and reliable under pressure; * Writes documentation as part of delivery (not as an afterthought); * Understands that customer support work requires speed, precision, and accountability. **Requirements** * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Laravel (production systems) and real-world debugging. * Strong experience with PHP, MVC architecture, and monolithic codebases. * Good knowledge of MySQL (queries, indexes basics, troubleshooting slow queries). * Comfortable testing APIs using Postman/Insomnia. * Experience writing and maintaining unit tests. * Strong communication skills, especially written and spoken English. * Ability to work under customer-driven pressure (urgent issues, interruptions, changing priorities). * Ability to document work clearly and provide evidence (Loom/screenshotbased updates). **Working Hours / Support Expectations** * This role includes support coverage during business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) aligned with Los Angeles time or Brazil time, depending on team needs. * You must be responsive, organized, and able to manage priorities when multiple customer issues happen at the same time. **Responsibilities** * Debug, fix, and improve a legacy Laravel 9 monolith (Blade views + backend logic); * Work on new and existing features in Laravel 12 APIs and Next.js 15 App Router frontend; * Investigate customer-reported issues, reproduce problems, propose solutions, and deploy fixes safely; * Use Postman to validate API behavior and ensure consistent request/response handling; * Write and maintain unit tests (and improve test coverage where needed); * Work with MySQL and optimize queries when required; * Support and troubleshoot services running on AWS (basic cloud familiarity required); * Produce clear documentation in Notion and keep Jira tickets updated with progress and technical notes; * Provide proof-of-work and clear updates using Loom videos, screenshots, and step-by-step reproduction notes. **Would be a plus** * Experience migrating from legacy systems to modern architecture; * Experience improving observability/logging in production systems; * Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudWatch, RDS; * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows; * Experience with Next.js and modern React patterns (App Router is a plus). **Cooperation terms** * B2B cooperation under a Consulting Agreement * 12 days of Paid Time Off per year * 5 days of Medical Time Off per year * 3 paid holidays per year * Psychologist Consultations for mental well-being * Professional Development Budget — courses and conferences * English lessons