NoeXa - IT Solutions
Senior PHP Developer
NoeXa - IT SolutionsPortugal19 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

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PHP + Laravel Backend Tech Lead (f/m/d)


Responsibilities ✨


  • Actively contribute, mentor, and provide technical coaching to a PHP + Laravel Backend Development Team on product development and maintenance activities.
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and web applications using PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, GraphQL, and Microsoft SQL Server for database modelling and design.
  • Implement GraphQL for efficient data querying and manipulation.
  • Write well-structured, testable, and efficient code.
  • Apply both AI-Augmented (using AI tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, etc. to accelerate, enhance, and automate parts of the development lifecycle) and AI-Agentic (AI agents to plan, write, test, and integrate code) software development approaches.
  • Ensure high-quality, maintainable code with strong automated unit test coverage using PHPUnit.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and UX/UI Designers.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to embed DevOps practices throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Utilise Jira and GitLab for streamlined project tracking, version control, and collaboration.
  • Apply Agile development methodology to deliver iterative, high-quality software solutions.


Skills & Requirements ✅


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience with PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, GraphQL, and SQL.
  • Proficiency in database modelling and design (Microsoft SQL Server).
  • Experience with automated unit testing using PHPUnit.
  • Strong familiarity with DevOps approaches and CI/CD processes.
  • Proficiency with both AI-Augmented and AI-Agentic development approaches.
  • Experience using tools like Jira and GitLab.
  • Proficiency in Agile development methodology and collaborative team environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication abilities.
  • Fluent in both spoken and written English.


Technologies & Tools 🛠


  • PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, GraphQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PHPUnit, Jira, GitLab, AI development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.), CI/CD, Agile.

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