We’re Hiring: PHP Backend Developer (Mid-Level)
Location: Al-Hofuf – Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Type: Software Company
Job Overview
We are a growing software company looking for a Mid-Level PHP Backend Developer to join our technical team in Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa. The ideal candidate has solid experience with PHP and Laravel, a strong understanding of backend systems, and hands-on experience building scalable APIs and integrations.
You will work closely with internal teams to develop and maintain reliable backend services that support multiple software products and platforms.
???? Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance backend systems using PHP (Laravel)
Design and implement RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications
Integrate and maintain payment gateways and third-party services
Apply clean code, design patterns, and best practices
Optimize database queries and improve system performance
Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and operations teams
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues
Required Skills & Experience
3–5 years of experience in backend development using PHP
Strong hands-on experience with Laravel
Good understanding of backend architecture and system design
Experience integrating payment gateways
Solid knowledge of MVC, SOLID principles, and clean architecture concepts
Experience with relational databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with REST APIs and authentication mechanisms
Experience using Git and version control workflows
Nice to Have
Experience working on large or high-traffic applications
Knowledge of queues and background processing (Laravel Queues, Redis)
Basic experience with Docker or server environments
Experience integrating external APIs and third-party systems
Familiarity with automated testing concepts
???? Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Good communication and documentation skills
Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
Willingness to learn and grow technically