Description

Position: Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel)

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling backend systems that power high-traffic Shopify apps. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, clean architecture practices, and experience working with production systems.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs
  • Work with Shopify Admin and related APIs
  • Implement background jobs, queues, and async workflows
  • Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and product teams
  • Debug, monitor, and improve existing backend systems

 

Required Skills

  • 2–3 years of extensive, hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel frameworks
  • Solid understanding of backend architecture and API design
  • Experience with databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL / NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with webhooks, background workers, and queues
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code

 

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with the Shopify platform and ecosystem
  • Hands-on experience with Python image processing libraries such as Pillow (PIL), OpenCV, ImageMagick, or similar
  • Understanding of SEO concepts and metadata optimization
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar)

 

Benefits

  • friendly and supportive work environment that fosters growth.
  • Yearly Performance-based increments.
  • Fully subsidized lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks to keep you energized.
  • Two annual festival bonuses to celebrate special occasions.
  • Paid annual leave for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Marriage leave to enjoy your special moments without worry.

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