Backend Developer

Description:

Flaxen Paints is seeking an experienced Backend Developer proficient in Laravel to build and maintain scalable REST APIs backed by a MySQL database. The role involves collaborating closely with the frontend team to ensure seamless API integration and high-performance data delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Laravel (v10 or above).

• Design relational databases using MySQL, write optimized queries, and manage data structures.

• Implement authentication mechanisms such as Laravel Sanctum, Passport, and JWT.

• Handle API versioning, caching strategies, error handling, and rate limiting.

• Work with queues, jobs, events, and notifications in Laravel.

• Write clean, maintainable code with proper documentation and testing (PHPUnit preferred).

• Collaborate with frontend developers and DevOps to deploy and test features.

• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning sessions.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in Laravel backend development.

• Strong command of MySQL (joins, stored procedures, indexing, optimization).

• Experience in API authentication & authorization mechanisms.

• Solid understanding of MVC architecture, OOP, and SOLID principles.

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment to Linux-based servers.

• Experience with Postman, Swagger, or similar tools for API documentation.

Bonus:

• Knowledge of Docker, Redis, WebSockets, Laravel Echo.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in a SaaS environment.

• Familiarity with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).