Backend Software Developer, PHP, Laravel

Role Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Laravel within a modular monolith architecture.
• Build and enhance multi-tenant SaaS features, ensuring proper data isolation and tenant-aware functionality.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles, including Entities, Repositories, Managers, and DTOs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and continuously improve existing functionality.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and maintaining high code quality standards.
• Work with code quality tools such as PHPStan, Rector, and Pint to ensure codebase consistency and reliability.
• Optimize database queries and implement caching strategies using Redis to improve performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, implementing robust and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and participate in architectural decisions.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and improve code quality.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Have 3+ years of software development experience.
• Have strong hands-on experience with Laravel (must-have); familiarity with Symfony is a plus.
• Have solid PHP knowledge, with experience in modern PHP practices (PHP 8.x features, strict types, readonly classes).
• Have experience with package-driven development, modular monolith architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) patterns.
• Have a good grasp of MySQL and Redis; experience with Elasticsearch or other NoSQL technologies is a plus.
• Be proficient with Git and familiar with Git workflows, including branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Have experience with code quality tools such as PHPStan, Rector, or similar static analysis tools.
• Have experience contributing to large-scale projects and collaborating effectively within technical teams.
• Have a level of English proficiency sufficient to analyze and understand technical documentation.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar AI coding assistants. (Nice to have)
• Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, SQS, or similar services). (Nice to have)
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized development environments. (Nice to have)
• Familiarity with Vue.js or other modern frontend frameworks. (Nice to have)
• Interest in or exposure to Go (Golang), with motivation to deepen expertise. (Nice to have)
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architectures. (Nice to have)
• Familiarity with queue systems such as Laravel Horizon or Redis queues. (Nice to have)

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Docker
• EC2
• ElasticSearch
• JavaScript
• Laravel
• MySQL
• NoSQL
• PHP
• Redis
• Symfony
• Vue.js
• Go

Benefits

• Enjoy a monthly meal allowance designed to enhance your daily routine.
• Access comprehensive private health insurance.
• Feed your curiosity with access to Spotify, LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist, MasterClass, Neoskola, and CloudGuru.
• Level up with internal trainings covering AI fundamentals, coding, foreign languages, and a wide range of personal development skills.
• Be part of a diverse team that’s as global as it gets, where every voice is heard and 50+ nationalities build together.
• Become a Shareowner through our eligibility-based “ESOP” and own a piece of what you build.
• Help build the team you want to work with and enjoy rewarding referral bonuses.
• Opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering and purpose-driven social impact projects.
• From global retreats to team-building activities, expect year-round events that turn into lifelong memories.
• Get inspired by the greatest minds in the tech industry through events like our Tech & Dev Talks.
• Work from anywhere in Turkey through our fully remote setup.