Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) to join the merchant‑focused squads. The role will be heavily involved in building and scaling backend services that directly support our merchants, across different streams. Here's a quick overview:PHP + Laravel (core stack)RESTful APIs, integrations, scalable architectureFocused on merchant journeys (orders, shipping, Catalog, etc.)Working closely with product, design & engineering teamsClean code, testing, and performance‑minded developmentResponsibilitiesWrite clean, well‑designed codeProduce detailed specificationsTroubleshoot, test, and maintain core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionalityContribute to all phases of the development lifecycleFollow industry best practicesDevelop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessaryWrite high‑quality code with readability, efficiency, and maintainability in mindBuild reusable code and libraries for future useAnalyze performanceMentor junior and mid‑level engineersRequirements4+ years of proven experience in software development with PHP and Laravel (preferably in high‑traffic or complex systems)Strong proficiency in web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and building responsive interfacesHands‑on experience with third‑party APIs (Google, Facebook, Payment Gateways, etc.)Solid knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) with ability to write and optimize complex queriesProficiency with version control tools (Git) and working with Git FlowExperience designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL servicesFamiliarity with caching, queues, and performance optimization techniquesPassion for applying best practices (SOLID principles, design patterns) and writing clean, maintainable, and scalable codeExperience with unit testing, integration testing, and code reviewsBS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is a plusBonus points: exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or CI/CD pipelinesSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionIT Services and IT ConsultingLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia#J-18808-Ljbffr