Hybrid Senior Backend Developer – PHP Laravel

at NewRich Network

• Job title: Senior Backend Developer – PHP Laravel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Docker, FFmpeg, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Laravel, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.js, NoSQL, PHP, React, Redis
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Buenos Aires, Argentina

About the role

• Senior Backend Developer at NewRich Network focusing on PHP Laravel and MySQL applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop server-side applications and optimize APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications (PHP 8, Laravel, MySQL).
• Build and optimize APIs, ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement front-end features with React.js (18.2).
• Work with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor juniors.
• Manage integrations between systems and cloud services (AWS).
• Maintain documentation, database schemas, and ensure security best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years as Software Developer with proven project track record.
• Strong knowledge of PHP 8, Laravel 9+, MySQL, React.js 18.2 (or any other frontend framework).
• Experience with HTML/CSS/JS, RESTful APIs, Git.
• Docker/Kubernetes, AWS (or similar cloud).
• Solid database design and optimization skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to work independently.
• Experience with PHPUnit or similar testing frameworks.
• Good understanding of web app security.
• Fluency in English (written & spoken).
• **Nice to have:**
• WebRTC, FFMPEG, HLS, SRT, RTMP, DRM.
• Node.js/Express, GitHub Actions.
• NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• DevOps practices.
• **Personal qualities:**
• Self-driven, motivated, reliable in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• **Paid Adventure Time** – Take an all-expenses-paid remote working trip for 3 weeks to a destination of your choice with one of our remote work-trip partners. On top of that, you’ll have “Me-Days” – flexible personal days you can take whenever you need a reset.
• **Fast Growth, Big Upside** – We’re a small, ambitious team. That means more ownership, faster learning, and a real chance to shape the future of our company (and your career).
• **Unlimited Learning** – You’ll get full access to every course and program on our NewRich platform. We invest in your growth because your growth fuels ours.
• **Home Office Stipend **– Your setup matters. We’ll support you with a budget to create your ideal workspace and provide you with a new MacBook to power your productivity.
• **Annual Retreat** – Work remote, but meet the team IRL. Every year we gather in amazing locations – next stop: Colombia.