Backend Engineer (PHP Laravel) at Bloocode Technology

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer with a strong background in PHP Laravel to join our innovative technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in building scalable backend systems, leading technical initiatives, and ensuring high availability and performance of production systems.
• You will play a key role in backend development, system architecture, DevOps, and cloud deployments, while collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver world-class digital solutions — especially within fintech, lending, or digital banking environments.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using PHP (Laravel) and Node.js.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.
• Manage and optimize relational databases, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using JWT and/or OAuth2.
• Ensure clean, maintainable, and well-documented codebases.

System Reliability & Performance

• Resolve production issues across all live environments.
• Ensure minimum 99% uptime across all application channels.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design proactive monitoring and early alert systems for downtimes and anomalies.
• Continuously improve application performance, scalability, and security.

DevOps, Cloud & CI/CD

• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes (or Docker Swarm).
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using AWS Fargate.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.
• Implement automation, logging, and monitoring solutions for production reliability.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of all application technical documentation.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-impact features.
• Contribute to IT strategy, system architecture, and long-term platform scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with PHP (Laravel).
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proven experience building and maintaining high-performance, high-availability web applications using open-source technologies.
• Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of Docker and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes or Docker Swarm).
• Hands-on experience with AWS Fargate for containerized application deployment.
• Strong experience working in CI/CD environments using tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Practical experience with message queues and caching systems such as Kafka and Redis.
• Strong database design and optimization skills.

General Qualifications

• Strong background and deep expertise in PHP Laravel (mandatory).
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, scalability, and security best practices.
• Experience with Node.js is a strong advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to mobile release pipelines and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience in FinTech, lending, or digital banking environments.
• Prior experience in building transaction-heavy or high-availability systems.