Middle PHP Developer (Laravel) for IoT-Driven Workforce Operations Platform

We are looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join a long-term project focused on building and evolving a complex data-processing platform in the Construction Technology domain.

This role is centered around backend architecture, high-load systems, and real-time data processing. You will be responsible for designing scalable services, managing asynchronous data flows, and ensuring reliable ingestion and processing of IoT device data.

The platform plays a key role in workforce tracking, operational efficiency, and automation of field processes. It processes large volumes of real-time data and applies complex business logic for workforce scheduling and analytics.

This is a backend-focused role with high ownership and impact on system architecture and performance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to solve complex architectural and high-load challenges
• Professional growth within a scaling tech company
• High-impact role in a real-world IoT and data-driven product
• Work with modern backend technologies and distributed systems
• Remote-first environment with flexibility and autonomy

About the Client

International product company in the Construction Technology domain, focused on automating workforce management processes through IoT and cloud-based solutions.

The product replaces manual time tracking with automated data collection, improves payroll accuracy, and enables real-time tracking of workforce operations and analytics.

About the Project

The platform’s core processing system is responsible for IoT data ingestion, real-time processing, and advanced workforce scheduling logic.

The system provides real-time dashboards and analytics for operational decision-making.

Location: United States

Duration: long-term

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial experience with PHP in backend development
• Strong expertise in Laravel and its ecosystem in production environments
• Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, including optimization, indexing, and schema design
• Experience with Laravel Jobs and queue systems (Redis, SQS)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Experience with Eloquent ORM performance tuning and N+1 query prevention
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized development

Additional Requirements

• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and clean code practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Upper-Intermediate (B2+) English level for spoken communication

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs
• Architect and evolve backend systems for high-load environments
• Optimize complex database queries to handle large volumes of real-time data
• Build and manage asynchronous processing using queues and background jobs
• Ensure reliable ingestion and processing of IoT-driven data streams
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality
• Refactor legacy components into modern, maintainable service patterns
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

🇺🇦 Additional Notes

• We consider candidates both in Ukraine and abroad
• For specialists based in Ukraine, we provide the option of official booking (reservation)