Backend Developer – PHP & Laravel (Telemedicine Platform)
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Join Our Team
Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.
As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, offering opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.
We offer remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs.
About the Role
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our fast‑growing telemedicine platform and help design, build, and maintain scalable, high‑performance backend systems. This hands‑on role involves ownership of critical services, developing new features, and ensuring stability and efficiency of our backend architecture. You’ll work with PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and AWS, collaborating closely with frontend, QA, product, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless, high‑quality healthcare solutions.
In this role, you’ll make architectural decisions, implement performance optimizations, support integration with third‑party APIs, debug complex issues, automate tests, and improve CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain system reliability and performance
Build and maintain integrations with third‑party APIs and internal tools
Write and maintain automated tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure code quality and smooth deployments
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous process improvements
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision‑making
Requirements
3+ years of experience working with PHP and Laravel
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL)
Proficient with RESTful APIs and API testing automation
Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
Experience using Docker for development and deployment
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Rollbar, CloudWatch, etc.) and AWS or similar cloud platforms
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
Benefits & Perks
Home office
Flexible hours
Competitive compensation based on experience
Career growth plans within the company
International projects
Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
Games and Competitions
You can also apply through our website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/ or follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/.
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