Senior Software Developer (PHP Larevel)

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer with extensive, hands-on experience in Laravel, Docker, MS SQL (especially Stored Procedures), and Azure. This is a senior-level technical role requiring deep expertise, independence, and strong diagnostic skills.

POSITION INFO:
Mandatory Technical Requirements

• Laravel & PHP (Senior-Level Expertise)
  • Minimum 5+ years professional Laravel experience.
  • Strong understanding of modern PHP, OOP, and best practices.
  • Proven ability to architect, develop, and maintain complex backend systems and APIs.

• MS SQL – Advanced Database Skills
  • Strong experience with MS SQL Server development.
  • Must have extensive experience with:
  • Stored Procedures (non-negotiable requirement)
  • Views, triggers, functions, indexing
  • Capable of optimizing queries and improving database performance.

• Docker & Containerized Development
  • Skilled at creating and maintaining Docker environments.
  • Proficient with Docker Compose and container-based workflows.
  • Experience troubleshooting and optimizing container setups.

• Linux (Mandatory)
  • Strong command-line proficiency.
  • Ability to manage services, permissions, configurations, and debugging on Linux systems.

• Git (Mandatory)
  • Deep understanding of Git for version control.
  • Experienced with branching and merging strategies, pull request workflows, conflict resolution.
  • Experience working with Bitbucket repositories will be an advantage.

• Azure Experience (Mandatory)
  • Hands-on experience deploying, managing, or integrating applications in Microsoft Azure.
  • Familiarity with Azure services relevant to web applications (App Services, SQL Databases, Storage, etc.).

• Strong Advantage (Not Mandatory)
  • Makefiles
  • Bitbucket Pipelines
  • Fintech experience

• Other Beneficial Skills
  • Jira
  • Flutter
  • Python

• Build and maintain high-quality backend systems using Laravel and PHP.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain MS SQL Stored Procedures.
• Use Docker for local, testing, and production environments.
• Operate within Linux-based development and deployment environments.
• Work collaboratively using Git (and Bitbucket), Jira, and Agile practices.
• Participate in architectural planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Deploy and manage applications within Azure environments.

• Senior-level only — 5–7+ years relevant software development experience.
• Proven experience with all mandatory technologies.

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive and responsible work ethic.