Laravel Developer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Laravel Developer with strong expertise in building and maintaining RESTful APIs with token-based security mechanisms, such as JWT (JSON Web Token). The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing robust and scalable backend applications, coupled with a strong understanding of secure authentication and authorization practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Laravel framework.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT or other token-based systems.
- Write clean, modular, and well-documented code following Laravel best practices.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications to ensure high performance and scalability.
- Work with databases, including schema design, migrations, and efficient querying.
- Ensure security best practices are applied to APIs, including data encryption and prevention of vulnerabilities (e.g., CSRF, XSS).
- Create and maintain API documentation for seamless integration with other systems or teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Laravel Developer with a focus on API development.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API principles and standards.
- Experience with token-based authentication systems like JWT or OAuth2.
- Proficient in PHP, Laravel, and MySQL (or other relational databases).
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Swagger.
- Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
- Understanding of web security principles and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for Laravel applications.
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks to aid in API integration (e.g., React, Vue.js).
- Experience with caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached.
If you are a detail-oriented developer passionate about secure and efficient API development, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!