Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

PHP Laravel MongoDB RESTful JSON web API Git Scrum Agile methodology

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Solutions is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a cutting-edge team. The role involves developing scalable, secure, and functional web applications, working with data structures, and collaborating with product and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Laravel/PHP experience and a Computer Science degree.

Job Overview:-

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Company Description

[Employer hidden] Solutions is at the forefront of digital transformation, empowering businesses to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Our company is driven by a team of visionary professionals who deliver excellence through innovative solutions.

Our expertise lies in transforming businesses by leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies and providing top-tier staff augmentation services. We understand the unique challenges faced by modern enterprises and offer tailored solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and growth.

We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a cutting-edge team working on some of the most exciting products being launched for one of our clients. Apply today, and if you fit what we're looking for, we'll be in touch immediately.

Backend Developer Key Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable, secure and functional web applications
  • Develop ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends
  • Work on the maintenance and improvement of existing data structures
  • Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
  • Work with the product and operations team to provide guidance and execution on the product roadmap.

Key Skills

  • Experience with designing persistence and caching models using both SQL and NoSQL.
  • Strong knowledge of PHP and design patterns, components, tools, concepts, best practices, standards and systems of record is strongly desired.
  • Strong knowledge of MongoDB.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful JSON web API design principles.
  • Experience in using version control systems like Git.
  • Experience in Scrum and Agile methodology
  • Solid experience in documenting software solutions using diagrams and flowcharts.
  • Strong multi-tasking, organization and time management skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities within budget requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent English speaking and writing).
  • Ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Laravel/PHP developer
  • Minimum of bachelors in Computer Science or related field
  • Train Junior developers to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for junior engineers.
  • Mentor the progress of junior engineers, providing feedback on their work and helping them identify areas for improvement.

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