Senior PHP/Laravel Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Senior PHP/Laravel Engineer. About the Project: Healthcare technology company developing new efficiency-focused applications and services. The initial projects include an insurance automation platform and a secure document management platform. The solutions are primarily built with Laravel and integrate with existing legacy systems. Responsibilities: - Design and develop backend applications and services using PHP and Laravel. - Take ownership of application architecture and system design. - Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal and external systems. - Design and work with MySQL databases. - Develop new applications and services from the ground up. - Integrate new Laravel services with existing legacy systems. - Build straightforward frontend functionality when required. - Translate requirements into technical solutions. - Clarify requirements and communicate directly with stakeholders. - Drive assigned projects forward without significant technical supervision. - Collaborate with backend engineers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and a Project Manager. - Participate in Agile development, two-week sprints, stand-ups, and regular project communication. Requirements: - 5+ years of experience with Laravel. - Strong commercial experience with PHP. - Strong experience with MySQL. - Experience designing and developing REST APIs and system itegrations. - Experience building applications or platforms from the ground up. - Strong understanding of backend architecture and system design. - Ability to take ownership of a project and work with minimal supervision. - Ability to independently investigate problems, ask the right questions, and make technical decisions. - Experience delivering end-to-end web applications. - Senior-level engineering experience. Nice to Have: - Any experience with React. - Experience with Vue.js. - Experience with Laravel Livewire. - Experience working with legacy systems and brownfield environments. - Previous experience with healthcare, insurance, document management, or workflow automation systems. Company offers: - Long-term employment with possibilities for professional growth - Fully remote work - Reasonably flexible schedule - 15 days of paid vacation - Regular performance reviews