Back-End Developer (PHP / Laravel / Symfony) Company Overview: We are a contract and outsourcing specialist group providing full-stack development services for small and mid-sized clients. We are seeking an experienced PHP Back-End Developer to help expand and support multiple Laravel-based applications. Job Summary: The Back-End Developer will build scalable APIs, manage data flow, and support integrations with front-end frameworks and external APIs. You should be passionate about clean, testable code and modular design. Responsibilities: Develop, test, and maintain web applications using Laravel or Symfony. Design RESTful APIs and handle data persistence in MySQL or PostgreSQL. Manage authentication, queues, and caching systems (Redis, Horizon). Write efficient, reusable code that follows modern PHP standards (PSR). Maintain documentation and ensure deployment readiness. Requirements: 3+ years of PHP development experience. Strong skills in Laravel, Symfony, and MySQL. Proficient in Composer, Git, and API design principles. Understanding of MVC architecture, OOP, and testing frameworks. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with Vue.js, React, or API integrations. Experience with AWS, Forge, or Docker. Compensation: $35–$70 per hour or $75,000–$130,000 annually.