Junior Backend Software Engineer PHP Laravel Framework at Bloocode Technology

About the Role

• Are you a passionate, detail-driven, and highly skilled PHP Laravel Backend Software Engineer ready to build next-gen systems? Do you thrive in complex architectures, love microservices, and want to work in a forward-thinking, innovation-driven environment?
• We're seeking a PHP Laravel Backend Engineer with deep experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. You’ll help architect, build, and scale mission-critical applications, integrating real-time data, payment systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices for web and mobile applications.
• Implement Event-Driven Architecture using Apache Kafka or similar technologies.
• Integrate with payment APIs and handle multiple database connections across MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Import and sync data from multiple sources and databases.
• Handle internal HTTP services communication effectively in microservice environments.
• Manage Docker containers with multiple networks, and orchestrate services using Kubernetes.
• Monitor systems using Grafana, Prometheus, and performance tools like JMETER.
• Work with Laravel Queues, custom Composer packages, and scalable job processing.
• Swagger (OpenAPI) – For API documentation and developer experience
• Deploy services to AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms using CI/CD best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to define innovative solutions and lead technical initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in back-end software engineering.
• Deep understanding of MVC pattern, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Strong background in at least one backend language: PHP Laravel
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Cloud-native development on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices.
• Proven experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.
• Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Write clear API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.