The Laravel Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications using the Laravel framework. This role requires strong expertise in Laravel, solid PHP fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The developer will lead medium-sized tasks or modules, ensure best practices across the codebase, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust web applications using Laravel and modern PHP standards.
Build RESTful APIs, backend services, and scalable application architectures.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize Laravel applications for performance and reliability.
Write clean, secure, and maintainable code following Laravel and PHP best practices.
Implement and maintain Eloquent ORM models, migrations, queues, jobs, events, and scheduled tasks.
Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards within the team.
Mentor junior developers by providing guidance, best practices, and technical support.
Stay updated with the latest Laravel ecosystem updates, tools, and industry trends.

Requirements

Ideal candidates SHOULD have the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in PHP development with at least 2+ years in Laravel.
Strong proficiency in PHP 7/8, Laravel framework, and MVC architecture.
Experience with web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Strong understanding of MySQL or other relational databases.
Experience using Git and common branching workflows.
Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.
Solid understanding of OOP and modern PHP practices (PSR standards, dependency injection, etc.).

Nice to Have

Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience deploying or managing applications on AWS, DigitalOcean, or similar cloud platforms.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or basic DevOps practices.
Knowledge of Laravel ecosystem tools such as Horizon, Telescope, Forge, Vapor, Livewire, or Filament.

Benefits

About Chromedia:

Chromedia is a custom software development company based in Denver, Colorado, and Cebu Business Park in Cebu City. Our focus is on developing the best mobile and web applications and building long-term relationships with our clients. At any point in time, we have a “portfolio” of active projects on which we are working.

This provides the opportunity for our team members to learn new technologies, experience new industries, and diversify their development opportunities.Since the pandemic, we’ve embraced a Work-From-Home setup, and we’re excited to offer you the chance to join us in this flexible arrangement.

This remote position allows you to work on your own schedule, maximizing your skills in a way that suits your lifestyle. You’ll enjoy the freedom to balance your professional and personal life, while still delivering high-quality work. With this role, you can work from anywhere, eliminating the daily commute and giving you more time to focus on what matters most.

Although this is a contracted position, we provide a range of benefits, including paid leave, internet reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and excellent healthcare reimbursement after a brief 90-day period. Additionally, we offer computer and software reimbursements to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed.

We enjoy what we do, value balance in our lives, and take pride in our work. As a small company, you have an opportunity to directly impact our clients and business on a daily basis. If you’d like to explore opportunities with us, please submit your application below. Include your LinkedIn profile or a cover letter, your resume, and if possible, a portfolio of your work. Don’t forget to outline your interest and compensation expectations.

Learn more about Chromedia and explore our benefits.

Note: All interviews will be conducted online.