As part of our continued growth, Neo Group is recruiting on behalf of one of our local partners, leveraging our network of 1,400 talented professionals across 10+ countries. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that empower our clients and foster professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
We are on the lookout for a PHP Developerto join our IT Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using PHP (Laravel).
- Design, implement, and maintain REST APIs and WebSocket services.
- Integrate with external services and internal microservices.
- Create and maintain Laravel database migrations.
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
- Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best development practices.
- Use Git (GitLab) for version control and collaborate within a development team.
- Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to deliver new features and maintain existing functionality.
Requirements
• 3+ years of commercial development experience.
• Strong expertise in PHP (experience with PHP 7.4+, Laravel).
• Strong expertise in Kafka/RabbitMQ multi-node consuming/producing.
• Strong DB query building/optimization expirience (MySQL 5.7+, PostgreSQL 16.8 +).
• Experience with REST API / WebSocket.
• Experience writing and maintaining Laravel unit tests.
• Experience writing Laravel DB migrations.
• Confident knowledge of working with Git (Gitlab).
Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and collaboration skills..
• Capability to work under deadlines effectively.
Benefits
- Enjoy 5 paid health days per year for those unforeseen sick days or medical appointments.
- Recharge your batteries with 25 paid calendar vacation days annually to explore, relax, and rejuvenate.
- Rest easy with comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employees.
- Stay active and healthy with a monthly sports allowance of $30 net to support your fitness goals.
- Enhance your language skills with English lessons facilitated by our two experienced tutors.
- Stay ahead in your field with access to conferences and professional literature to fuel your growth.
- Boost your energy and morale with complimentary snacks available in the office.
- Foster camaraderie and celebrate achievements through engaging in corporate events throughout the year.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of commercial development experience
- Strong expertise in PHP (PHP 7.4+ and Laravel)
- Strong expertise in Kafka/RabbitMQ multi-node consuming/producing
- Strong DB query building/optimization experience (MySQL 5.7+, PostgreSQL)
- Experience with REST API and WebSocket services
- Experience writing and maintaining Laravel unit tests
- Experience writing Laravel database migrations
- Confident knowledge of working with Git (GitLab)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines
Neo Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Neo Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Neo Group.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site meals, gym access, and wellness activities (e.g., Zumba/Padel), plus occasional stipends/refunds and frequent social events enhance day-to-day experience. Office amenities in Malta (e.g., complimentary breakfast and lunch, yoga, wellness refund) are particularly visible.
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Healthcare Strength — Job posts indicate comprehensive/private medical insurance is offered in several locations. Malta roles reference health insurance after probation, signaling baseline coverage even if timing varies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Examples include 20–25 paid vacation days, an extra paid birthday day, and additional “health days” in some markets. These entitlements appear in role-specific ads, with counts differing by location.
Neo Group Insights
What We Do
Neo Group encompasses a portfolio of companies offering B2B services in marketing, technology, data analysis, customer support, HR, and compliance. Headquartered in Malta, our teams are strategically located across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our mission at Neo Group is straightforward: to drive profitability and expansion in every market we enter. Yet, beyond financial goals, we prioritize creating an environment where individuals thrive. We aim to expand our presence globally while empowering our team members to reach their fullest potential.
