Backend Developer

We are looking for a talented and experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in PHP Laravel to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and third-party integrations that power our web and mobile applications.

This role requires a developer with a strong understanding of backend architecture, database optimization, API security, and modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using PHP Laravel.
• Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, indexing, relationships, and query optimization.
• Implement and manage Redis for caching, session management, queues, and real-time data processing.
• Integrate third-party services, including Telr, PayTabs, Stripe, and other payment gateways.
• Develop and maintain integrations with WhatsApp Business Cloud API and Meta Business API.
• Implement authentication and authorization using JWT and OAuth.
• Configure and manage Laravel Queues, scheduled jobs, and background processing.
• Support real-time features using Node.js and Socket.io where required.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with Frontend Developers, Mobile Developers, UI/UX Designers, QA Engineers, and Product Teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs and backend services.

RequirementsTechnical Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in backend development using PHP.
• Strong hands-on experience with Laravel Framework.
• Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, including database design, relationships, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience using Redis for caching, sessions, queues, and real-time applications.
• Experience integrating payment gateways such as Telr, PayTabs, Stripe, or similar.
• Experience working with WhatsApp Business Cloud API and Meta Business API.
• Solid understanding of Laravel Queue Management and background job processing.
• Basic experience with Node.js and Socket.io for real-time services.
• Experience implementing secure authentication using JWT and OAuth.
• Strong understanding of Git version control and collaborative development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing marketplace, booking, or e-commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with Node.js for real-time service collaboration.
• Experience supporting bilingual applications, including Arabic language content and APIs.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar to improve development productivity.
• Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and modern deployment practices is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple development tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Can you start immediately?

Experience:

• PHP Laravel: 3 years (Required)
• Back-end development: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person