Sr. Laravel Developer in TECLA

TECLA is a fully remote software development company with a diverse and highly skilled team of 100+ experts across Latin America. We specialize in AI, cloud, automation, and DevOps, building innovative solutions for high-growth startups and established mid-market technology companies in the U.S.

Our work culture is agile, collaborative, and fast-paced—we take our work seriously while keeping the environment fun and engaging. As a remote-first company, we emphasize strong teamwork and close collaboration, working seamlessly with our U.S. partners as one integrated unit. Whether optimizing cloud environments, developing AI-driven applications, or enhancing DevOps automation, TECLA is at the forefront of technical innovation, solving complex challenges with cutting-edge technology.

We are excited to be building a cutting-edge auction marketplace. As a Senior Laravel Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining the backend APIs for the Marketplace. Working within the Laravel framework, you'll drive development velocity, enforce best practices and coding standards, and ensure the timely delivery of key milestones. Your expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and scalable solutions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the platform.

• Develop and maintain scalable Backend services using Laravel.
• Design and build robust APIs that support Frontend applications and external integrations.
• Accelerate development velocity and quickly move high quality code across the line.
• Optimize database queries and data models for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product and design, and QA to deliver a best-in-class product and easy-to-test features.
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Assist with ensuring reliable deployment and monitoring of services for the Backend.
• Mentor other engineers and share Backend development best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in Backend development with Laravel.
• Proven track record building scalable, maintainable services and deep Laravel expertise.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, distributed systems, and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and Frontend integration.
• Skilled in relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and query optimization.
• Experience with performance tuning, caching, and scaling techniques.
• Familiar with DevOps: CI/CD, Docker, infrastructure as code.
• Proficient with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in fast-paced teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Skills:

• WebSockets for real-time data.
• Experience with Render and/or AWS.
• Background in auction, marketplace, or e-commerce systems.
• Experience with Stripe, Auth0, Twilio.

• A fully remote position with a structured schedule that supports work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale projects using cutting-edge technology.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• 10 paid days for local holidays.

*Please note we are only looking for full-time dedicated team members who are eager to fully integrate within our team.