Laravel/PHP Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Laravel Core and PHP 8.x, utilizing OOP, MVC, and Artisan CLI
• Design and optimize backend systems with Eloquent ORM, migrations, and seeders
• Implement frontend integration using Blade templating, JavaScript (Vue.js/React), and CSS frameworks like Bootstrap
• Build and secure RESTful APIs with authentication via Sanctum or Passport
• Ensure clean code practices following PSR standards, including documentation and automated testing
• Troubleshoot and debug complex performance bottlenecks
• Support DevOps activities including Docker, Laravel Forge, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS Cloud troubleshooting
• Collaborate with teams via Git and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in Laravel/PHP development and related frameworks
• Hands-on expertise in backend, frontend, and API security
• Proficiency in PHP 8.x and Eloquent ORM
• Experience with Blade, JavaScript, and CSS frameworks
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and authentication protocols
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD workflows
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality code repositories with testing and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications in software development, cloud, or DevOps tools
• Experience with AWS Cloud environments for deployment and troubleshooting
• Exposure to containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• A strong portfolio showcasing GitLab/GitHub repositories with clean, documented code

About the Company

VAM Systems is a leading provider of professional services and solutions. This role is based in Bahrain, where the selected candidate will be deputed to one of our leading client organizations.