Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 5+ years of software development experience At least 3 years in Laravel backend development Proficiency in PHP and Laravel framework Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Extensive experience in software design Hands-on experience with OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles Expertise in data modeling Advanced experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Advanced knowledge of caching and queuing systems like Redis Expertise in versioning and code management tools (Git, Bitbucket) Experience with cloud services (AWS) Familiarity with agile methodologies and Jira Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers