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Senior PHP Full Stack Laravel Development Lead (Remote)
Senior PHP Full Stack Laravel Development Lead (Remote)smile.com.au • Philippines
Senior PHP Full Stack Laravel Development Lead (Remote)

Senior PHP Full Stack Laravel Development Lead (Remote)

smile.com.au • Philippines
4 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior PHP Full Stack Laravel Development Lead to join Smile and play a pivotal role across our Retail Dental Cover and Corporate Dental Cover platforms.

This role is ideal for a senior, hands-on technical leader who thrives in small, high-ownership teams , enjoys building scalable systems, and takes pride in delivering clean, reliable, and well-architected solutions.

You will be responsible for leading technical delivery , architecting and developing new features, maintaining critical infrastructure, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of our platforms as the business continues to grow.

AMAZING REASONS TO WORK WITH SMILE

  • 100% Remote : Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of working from anywhere.
  • Full-Time Position : Secure a stable and consistent work schedule.
  • Similar Time Zone : Work seamlessly with a team in a compatible time zone.
  • Established Company : Join a nearly 20-year-old successful & growing organisation.
  • National Presence : Be part of a national Australian company.
  • Meaningful Work : Contribute to a noble mission to revolutionise quality healthcare accessibility and affordability.
  • Top-Tier Leadership & Team : Collaborate with 'A' leadership and 'A' players, including successful Australian / Canadian Founder / CEO and an accomplished Australian COO with extensive experience building and scaling companies.
  • Excellent Culture : Thrive in a positive, supportive work environment with a long-serving team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, build, and maintain production-grade PHP / Laravel applications and scalable backend APIs for web and mobile platforms.
  • Architect and integrate secure RESTful APIs and third-party services (payments, CRMs, analytics, messaging, mapping, deep linking).
  • Deliver full-stack features using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Blade, jQuery , and modern tooling (Composer, npm, Gulp).
  • Apply advanced Git / GitHub practices , including branching, pull requests, rebasing, and code reviews in multi-developer environments.
  • Design and optimise SQL schemas and databases (PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server) following SOLID principles.
  • Implement automated testing and code quality standards using PHPUnit and linting tools.
  • Deploy and support development, staging, and production environments , including AWS infrastructure, servers, DNS, and hosting.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity while maintaining engineering discipline.
  • Support analytics, tracking, and growth systems , including GA4, Google Tag Manager, CRM integrations, and conversion tracking.
  • Research, evaluate, and integrate third-party tools and SDKs, ensuring technical fit and business value.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and reliability , operating effectively in a high-performance remote setup.
  • KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

  • Code Quality : Code review outcomes, test coverage, and static analysis results.
  • Delivery Time : Speed from feature initiation to production deployment.
  • Improve Sales & Customer Satisfaction : Application of best-practice e-commerce and customer experience methodologies, with customer feedback driving acquisition and retention.
  • API Performance : Reliability, response times, and error rates of REST APIs.
  • System Uptime : Hosting and infrastructure availability against uptime targets.
  • Innovation Impact : Measurable gains in efficiency and productivity through adoption of new tools and technologies.
  • Compliance Adherence : Consistent adherence to data security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
  • Collaboration & Communication : Effectiveness as a team player, including code reviews, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional engagement.
  • Ownership & Accountability : Demonstrates responsibility for outcomes, follows through on commitments, and proactively resolves issues.
  • REQUIREMENTS

    This full-time role will suit someone who meets all of the following :

  • 8–10+ years of PHP experience , with deep expertise in Laravel and backend / API development for web and mobile.
  • Strong full-stack capability across JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Blade, jQuery, and modern build tools.
  • Proven ability to design, scale, and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services (payments, CRM, analytics, messaging, mapping).
  • Advanced Git / GitHub proficiency in collaborative, multi-developer environments.
  • Strong foundations in SQL schema design , SOLID principles, and production databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server).
  • Experience with automated testing and code quality (PHPUnit, linting).
  • Hands-on experience deploying and supporting AWS-based production infrastructure .
  • Effective use of AI-assisted development tools within disciplined engineering practices.
  • Experience supporting marketing teams with analytics, tracking, and growth tooling (GA4, GTM, CRMs).
  • Ability to evaluate and integrate third-party tools and SDKs .
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise with stakeholders, plan and deliver projects, and maintain technical documentation.
  • Excellent spoken and written English in order to be able to effectively liaise with stakeholders in the region.
  • Proven ownership, accountability, and reliability , with a professional remote work setup and remote work experience..
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