Sr. Laravel Developer

We are seeking a Senior Laravel Developer to work On Site in Bloomfield Hills with a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience building, maintaining, and scaling production web applications. This role requires deep expertise in Laravel, API design and integration, database architecture, and system-level thinking. The ideal candidate will be capable of owning projects end-to-end, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating closely with DevOps, product, and security teams. This is a senior role for someone who understands not just how to write code, but why architectural decisions matter in real-world, production environments. Key Responsibilities Application Development & Architecture Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Laravel applications in production environments Architect scalable, maintainable systems using Laravel best practices Write clean, testable, well-documented, and maintainable code Lead architectural decisions around application structure, service layers, and data flow Refactor legacy systems and optimize existing codebases for performance and scalability API Development & Integrations Design and implement RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs Integrate with third-party APIs (OAuth, webhooks, rate-limited APIs, signed requests, etc.) Build secure API authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API keys) Ensure API reliability, versioning, error handling, and documentation Database Design & Data Modeling Design and maintain relational database schemas (MySQL / PostgreSQL) Create efficient data models, migrations, indexes, and relationships Optimize complex queries and improve database performance Understand transactional integrity, locking, and concurrency concerns Experience with large datasets and production-scale databases DevOps & Deployment (Plus) Assist in or own deployment workflows (CI/CD pipelines) Work with Docker, Docker Compose, and containerized environments Experience with Linux servers and cloud infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean, Azure, etc.) Configure and maintain environment-specific application settings Understand application monitoring, logging, and alerting Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure uptime and reliability Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices and follow OWASP guidelines Manage authentication, authorization, and role-based access control Secure APIs, user data, and sensitive configuration values Participate in security reviews and remediation efforts Leadership & Collaboration Mentor junior and mid-level developers Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders Participate in technical planning, estimations, and roadmap discussions Take ownership of deliverables and deadlines Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional Laravel development experience Strong mastery of PHP 8+ and the Laravel ecosystem Proven experience building production-grade APIs Deep understanding of MVC architecture Advanced experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL Strong knowledge of: Eloquent ORM Queues & background jobs Events & listeners Caching (Redis, Memcached) Authentication & authorization Experience working with Git and collaborative workflows Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred / Bonus Skills DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker, cloud hosting) Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or other message queues Familiarity with Vue.js, React, or modern frontend stacks Experience with microservices or service-oriented architectures Knowledge of API security, rate limiting, and abuse prevention Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments Background in cybersecurity or infrastructure-heavy systems What We're Looking For A senior-level engineer, not a junior or mid-level developer Someone who can own systems, not just tickets Strong problem-solver with real-world production experience Detail-oriented with a focus on long-term maintainability Comfortable working in fast-moving, technically demanding environments

Location & Work Environment Location:

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan On-Site Collaborative engineering environment with real ownership and impact Compensation Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based growth opportunities Opportunity to work on complex, real-world systems

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Laravel:

5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Pontiac, MI 48341 (Required)

Work Location:

In person