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Senior Backend Engineer - PHP/Laravel

Prestige Staffing

Creve Coeur, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$75 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Coaching, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Fitness, Internet Application, JSON, Laravel, Leadership, Mentoring, Mobile Applications, Mobile Applications Development, MySQL, Nutrition, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Production Systems, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Creve Coeur, MO
POSTED
28 days ago
JobID: 53420Senior Backend Engineer - PHP/LaravelPay: $50 - $75 per hourLocation: Hybrid (Remote/In-office)Summary:Join a dynamic and rapidly growing brand as a Senior Backend Engineer, contributing to the development of the groundbreaking 1st Phorm mobile web fitness app. This full-featured platform empowers users to track nutrition, log workouts, monitor progress, and receive personalized coaching—supporting their fitness journey with detailed macro calculations, extensive food databases, custom workout plans, and daily accountability check-ins. Be part of a team committed to building reliable, fast, and scalable backend solutions that serve an engaged user base every day.Requirements:5+ years of backend engineering experienceProven leadership experience as a tech lead or senior leadStrong proficiency in PHP and Laravel frameworkExtensive AWS production environment experienceProficiency with MySQL and JSON APIsAbility to plan carefully, communicate effectively, and deliver on deadlinesResponsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain the backend architecture of the fitness platformLead backend development projects and coordinate with cross-functional teamsEnsure the backend services are reliable, scalable, and performantCollaborate on API development to support mobile and web functionalitiesOptimize database queries and manage cloud infrastructure on AWSWrite clean, maintainable code adhering to best practicesParticipate in code reviews and mentorship of junior team membersBenefits:Be part of a cool, growing brand at the forefront of fitness technologyWork on an innovative product with meaningful impact on users’ health and fitness journeysFlexible hybrid work environmentCompetitive hourly compensationOpportunity for long-term employment after contract completion

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