Jobs, fresher vacancy - Mid/Senior Laravel Developer (Remote) • UK

Company: Hilbert Investment Solutions

UK

Project OverviewWe’re seeking a Mid/Senior Laravel Developer to join our team and improve our core application; you’ll need 4+ years of PHP/Laravel experience, strong TDD and design-pattern skills (DTOs, SOLID), expertise in optimizing Eloquent/SQL queries, and comfort with Linux-based DevOps. This is a contract role with potential for a long-term engagement.Responsibilities:-Architect, build, and maintain robust web applications using Laravel (10+)-Design and implement RESTful APIs, background jobs, and event-driven workflows-Write clean, testable code following best practices (TDD)-Author and maintain unit and feature tests, ensuring high coverage-Work with Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) and well-known design patterns (Repository, Service, etc.)-Optimize Eloquent and raw SQL queries for performance and scalability-Deploy and manage applications on Linux servers; collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines-Perform code reviews and contribute to technical documentation-Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues on timeRequirementsRequired Skills & Experience-PHP & Laravel: 4+ years of hands-on experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role-Testing: Proficiency in PHPUnit, Pest, or similar; strong TDD mindset-Architecture: Deep understanding of MVC, SOLID principles, and common PHP design patterns-Database: Expert in MySQL; skilled at writing and optimizing complex queries-DTOs & Patterns: Familiarity with implementing and consuming DTOs, Service/Repository patterns, etc.-Performance: Proven track record of identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks-Linux & DevOps: Comfortable with Ubuntu; experience with Docker, Nginx/Apache, CI/CD tools-Version Control: Git fluency; experience collaborating via Bitbucket workflows-Communication: Strong written and verbal English; ability to explain technical concepts clearlyNice-to-Have:- Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, or other caching/search technologies- Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP services- Front-end experience with Vue.js, React, or similar- Knowledge of GraphQL APIs- Prior work on microservices or event-driven architecturesBenefitsWhat We Offer:- Strong possibility to extend into an ongoing engagement or full-time role- Mentorship and career development support- Dynamic, international work environment