N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.
Our client is a leading European online car marketplace, connecting car buyers and sellers across the continent. The platform serves over 30 million monthly users and operates across 18 countries, making it one of the largest and most trusted digital marketplaces for vehicles in Europe.
We're looking for a mature, Senior / Lead PHP Engineer with deep Laravel expertise and hands-on experience building or integrating agentic AI systems. Over a 6-month engagement, you will help the team build the next major product release, taking ownership of complex backend features end-to-end, mentoring other engineers, and helping shape how AI-driven automation and agents fit into the product and internal workflows.
You will join the cross-functional product team, working full time in the EDT (Toronto) time zone alongside engineers who value clear communication, independent judgment on ambiguous problems, and production-ready engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using PHP and Laravel to deliver the next major product release.
- Own features from technical design through deployment and monitoring.
- Integrate and orchestrate agentic AI workflows (e.g., LLM-based agents, tool-calling pipelines, autonomous task runners) into existing products and internal tooling.
- Improve system performance, reliability, and security across the stack.
- Mentor other engineers and partner with colleagues across functions to move technical topics forward.
- Stay current with the PHP/Laravel ecosystem and emerging agentic AI tools and patterns.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of professional PHP development experience, including 4+ years building applications with Laravel (or comparable modern PHP framework experience with strong Laravel proficiency).
- Hands-on GenAI experience — you've built with LLM APIs, tool/function calling, retrieval, agents, or agent frameworks and put them into real workflows.
- Modern AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) are part of how you work day to day.
- Solid database skills (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including query optimization and schema design.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, or similar).
- Solid engineering fundamentals: testing, debugging, code quality, and getting things production-ready.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the judgment to work independently on ambiguous problems.
- English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher.
We offer*:
- Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional PHP development experience
- 4+ years building applications with Laravel, or comparable modern PHP framework experience with strong Laravel proficiency
- Hands-on experience with generative AI, including LLM APIs, tool/function calling, retrieval, agents, or agent frameworks
- Experience using modern AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Codex
- Solid MySQL or PostgreSQL database skills, including query optimization and schema design
- Familiarity with Docker and cloud deployment platforms such as AWS or GCP
- Experience with testing, debugging, code quality, and production readiness
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently on ambiguous problems
- Upper-Intermediate or higher English proficiency
What We Do
N-iX is a global software solutions and engineering services company that helps world’s leading organizations turn challenges into lasting business value, operational efficiency, and revenue growth using advanced technology. Whether you need to build a custom solution, modernize your digital product or acquire extra tech expertise - we have the experience and capabilities to ensure your success. With over 2,000 professionals in 25 countries across Europe and the Americas, N-iX offers expert solutions in cloud, data analytics, embedded software, IoT, AI, machine learning, and other tech domains. Being in business for over two decades, we have worked with dozens of industry-leading enterprises and Fortune 500 companies creating value across a wide variety of sectors, including finance, manufacturing, supply chain, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and more. Our unique combination of business domain expertise and technical know-how enables us to effectively collaborate with ISVs, tech companies, and enterprises of all sizes. Thanks to the strong tech ecosystem and partnerships with AWS, GCP, Microsoft, SAP, OpenText, Snowflake, and others, we bring extra speed, scale and efficiency to more than 160 organizations across the globe. N-iX is recognized by numerous industry awards, such as CRN Solution Provider 500, Global Outsourcing 100 by IAOP, ISG Provider Lens™, Modern Application Development services providers by Forrester, etc
