Senior Laravel Developer

Role Description Zippd is in an exciting phase of rapid growth. As we scale our operations and technology, we are expanding our engineering team to build the next generation of our platform. We are looking for a highly capable Senior Laravel Developer to step in and take full ownership of our backend infrastructure. You will not just be writing code; you will be driving the architecture, making critical technical decisions, and leading the implementation of our backend capabilities from the ground up. You will be architecting high-performance, scalable backend systems designed to solve high-impact, real-world challenges across our logistics network. Expect to tackle complex problems involving: High-traffic transaction systems Deep database optimization Robust API development Seamless third-party integrations to power our core operations We are looking for a Laravel engineer who treats PHP as a scalable backend engine, not a scripting language. You will take complete ownership of designing and deploying sophisticated, clean-architecture backend systems that drive real value for the business. Qualifications 5+ years of heavy Laravel development experience 6-7+ years of hands-on API development experience Proven experience integrating with external APIs Direct experience managing complex, high-traffic applications Strong SQL indexing and performance tuning skills Architectural oversight capability Excellent and fluent English speaking skills Requirements Deep understanding of Clean Architecture, SOLID principles, and the Repository pattern Proven history of building and maintaining high-traffic production systems Experience handling authentication, webhooks, error handling, and data consistency across systems Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, explaining complex technical logic to both product teams and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working independently and collaborating effectively across video calls Benefits Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience 100% remote position