Laravel Engineer

ZigZag is looking for a Laravel Engineer to join our team!

• You must be willing to work on a hybrid to remote setup

About the Client

Our client was built as a full service agency delivering digital marketing, websites, systems, and execution for Australian businesses. Over time, the business expanded into building its own internal tools to solve the operational and delivery challenges faced by both clients and agencies.

From this work, two platforms emerged :

Together, these form an integrated ecosystem designed to help businesses operate with clarity, execute consistently, and scale sustainably.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled Laravel Developer to help us scale these platforms, improve performance, and deliver high-quality features that solve real-world business challenges. You will be responsible for writing clean, maintainable code, implementing complex business logic, and ensuring the stability of our production SaaS environments. You won't just be "clearing tickets"; you will be building an integrated ecosystem that helps businesses operate with clarity.

Key Responsibilities

Feature Development :  Build and maintain scalable backend features using Laravel and PHP (Modern standards).

SaaS Optimization :  Write code optimized for multi-tenant environments, focusing on performance, data integrity, and security.

API & Integrations :  Design and implement REST APIs and manage third-party integrations (Webhooks, event-driven workflows, and CRM syncing).

Database Management :  Schema design and query optimization within MySQL to ensure high performance under load.

Collaboration :  Work closely with the Technical Lead to translate product roadmaps into executable code, ensuring "Definition of Done" and QA standards are met.

Documentation :  Contribute to technical documentation to protect Company IP and ensure smooth onboarding for future team members.

Maintenance :  Rapidly diagnose and fix bugs within the production environment, moving beyond symptoms to find root-cause solutions.

Requirements

Technical Proficiency :  Extensive experience with  Laravel  and  PHP  in a production environment.

Database Skills :  Strong knowledge of  MySQL , including complex schema design and performance tuning.

SaaS Experience :  Proven experience working on live SaaS products (understanding the realities of releases, uptime, and multi-tenancy).

API Mastery :  Strong experience with RESTful API design, authentication patterns, and security.

Infrastructure :  Familiarity with  AWS  environments and deployment pipelines.

Problem Solver :  An "acute problem solver" mindset—you should be able to navigate complex codebases and unblock technical hurdles independently.

Quality Mindset :  Commitment to best practices, including version control (Git), automated testing, and clean code.

Highly Valued Skills (Bonus)

Experience with subscription-based billing models (Stripe, etc.).

Experience improving "legacy" SaaS codebases rather than just greenfield builds.

Knowledge of frontend frameworks (Vue.js or React) to assist with full-stack tasks.

Prior experience working with Australian-based clients or distributed / offshore teams.

ZigZag is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe that talent knows no borders, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to help us shape the future of work. Guided by transparency and agility, we foster an environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

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