Backend Developer – PHP & Laravel
Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.
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 gives you ownership of critical services, development of new features, and maintenance of backend architecture. You will work with PHP, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and AWS, collaborating closely with frontend, QA, product, and DevOps teams to deliver high‑quality healthcare solutions.
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
Must have
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 plans to allow for extensive growth in the company
International projects
Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
Games and competitions
Apply
Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/
Additional Information
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed,please contact us.
Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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