Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel)

Posted 14 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
7 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Software
The Role
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using PHP/Laravel. Troubleshoot production issues, optimize database performance, write automated API tests, and collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams in an Agile environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in PHP and Laravel to help design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable server-side applications. This role plays a key part in ensuring system performance, stability, and long-term maintainability across a growing digital health ecosystem.

You will take ownership of backend services and APIs, troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize database performance, and contribute to architectural decisions. Working in a remote-first and fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who is detail-oriented, enjoys solving challenging technical problems, and thrives in collaborative environments while maintaining strong autonomy.

Must Have:

  • 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and Laravel
  • Solid knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
  • Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs
  • Ability to write automated API tests
  • Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Docker
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Rollbar, CloudWatch)
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in healthcare or telehealth environments
  • Experience optimizing legacy systems
  • Exposure to scalable distributed architectures
  • Familiarity with performance monitoring and observability best practices


Benefits & Perks:

Home office;
Competitive compensation based on experience;
Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;
International Projects;
Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);
Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass;
Games and Competitions;


You can also apply here:

Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/


Top Skills

Php,Laravel,Postgresql,Sql,Restful Apis,Docker,Git,Github,Ci/Cd,Aws,Rollbar,Cloudwatch
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
106 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We are on a mission to give every company, no matter the size, the opportunity to innovate and help build a better future. Our Services: Dedicated Tech (full/partial) Squads: we create multi-disciplinary, remote (near-shore) Tech Squads that become part of your team. They adapt to your workflows and are trained on Agile methodologies to deliver continuous value. We believe that well-trained remote teams bring clients the opportunity to increase innovation output by accessing a greater / more diverse pool of talent, while reducing the cost of development. On-Demand Software Development: at our core, we are software developers excited about building digital products and solutions using the latest technologies and agile methodologies. We provide end-to-end capabilities to deliver on your technical requests. Product Management, Tech Architecture, Front / Back End Development, Devops & QA Venture Building: we partner with companies to co-launch new digital businesses that leverage core assets of the company (distribution channels, customer base, industry knowledge, proprietary technology, etc). We take the co-created ideas into MLP’s (Most Lovable Product) aiming to find product market fit and scale in the leanest possible way. As startup founders ourselves, we love getting things from 0 to 1. We are End-To-End Innovation Enablers, helping your company unlock it's full innovation potential.

Similar Jobs

Circle.so Logo Circle.so

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Digital Media • Information Technology • Social Impact • Software
Easy Apply
Remote
31 Locations
250 Employees
130K-140K Annually

Circle.so Logo Circle.so

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Digital Media • Information Technology • Social Impact • Software
Easy Apply
Remote
31 Locations
250 Employees
130K-140K Annually

Circle.so Logo Circle.so

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Digital Media • Information Technology • Social Impact • Software
Easy Apply
Remote
31 Locations
250 Employees
130K-140K Annually

Samsara Logo Samsara

Sales Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
CO
4000 Employees
122K-185K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Scotch Thumbnail
Software • Retail • Payments • Fintech • eCommerce • Artificial Intelligence • Analytics
US
25 Employees
Milestone Systems Thumbnail
Software • Security • Other • Big Data Analytics • Artificial Intelligence • Analytics
Lake Oswego, OR
1500 Employees
Fairly Even Thumbnail
Software • Sales • Robotics • Other • Hospitality • Hardware
New York, NY

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account