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Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel
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About this role
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) to join the merchant-focused squads. The role will be heavily involved in building and scaling backend services that directly support our merchants, across different streams. Here’s a quick overview:
• PHP + Laravel (core stack)
• RESTful APIs, integrations, scalable architecture
• Focused on merchant journeys (orders, shipping, Catalog, etc.)
• Working closely with product, design & engineering teams
• Clean code, testing, and performance-minded development
Responsibilities
- Write “clean”, well-designed code
- Produce detailed specifications
- Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
- Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
- Follow industry best practices
- Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary
- Write high-quality code with readability, efficiency, and maintainability in mind.
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Analyze performance
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- 4+ years of proven experience in software development with PHP and Laravel (preferably in high-traffic or complex systems).
- Strong proficiency in web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and building responsive interfaces.
- Hands-on experience with third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, Payment Gateways, etc.).
- Solid knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) with ability to write and optimize complex queries.
- Proficiency with version control tools (Git) and working with Git Flow.
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
- Familiarity with caching, queues, and performance optimization techniques.
- Passion for applying best practices (SOLID principles, design patterns) and writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is a plus.
- Bonus points: exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or CI/CD pipelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The salary for this Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel role at Salla is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel job at Salla remote?
Yes, this Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel position at Salla is remote, with team members based in Mecca, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, TELECOMMUTE. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel role at Salla full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel role in the Technology department at Salla.
Which team or department does the Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel at Salla belong to?
This Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel position is part of the Technology department at Salla. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel job at Salla posted?
This Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel position at Salla was posted on Nov 20, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Backend Engineer - Laravel
Salla
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