Mid/Senior Back End Developer
FeedTheBet · Thérmi, Central Macedonia, Greece
Apply & track with Apply EdgeMid/Senior Backend Developer (PHP 8+, Laravel 12+, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ)About the RoleWe are looking for a Mid/Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will build, and maintain high-throughput backend services, complex APIs, and asynchronous data pipelines. Our architecture heavily relies on distributed messaging, efficient caching strategies, and relational database optimization.Key Responsibilities- API & System Architecture:Architect, build, and maintain secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices using PHP 8+ and Laravel 12+.- Asynchronous Processing: Design and manage event-driven architectures and message queues using **RabbitMQ** to handle background jobs, data ingestion, and system integration tasks.- Database Management: Write complex SQL, optimize queries, design efficient relational schemas, and manage migrations using **PostgreSQL**.- Performance Tuning: Implement robust caching protocols, session management, and pub/sub patterns using **Redis** to minimize database load and lower response latencies.- Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, modular, and maintainable code adhering to SOLID principles. Maintain high test coverage using PHPUnit/Pest.- DevOps & Monitoring: Participate in application monitoring, performance tuning, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and system reliability debugging.Required Qualifications- PHP & Laravel: 3+ years of professional experience with modern PHP and deep framework knowledge of Laravel (v10+ required, v12+ preferred).- Database Expertise: Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, indexing strategies, query execution plans, and transaction management.- Message Brokers:Hands-on experience integrating and managing **RabbitMQ** (or similar AMQP brokers) for distributed queue management and event-driven architecture.- Caching Technologies:Experience working with **Redis** for caching, rate limiting, and queue/state management.- Software Architecture: Understanding of domain-driven design, design patterns, OOP, and REST API standards.- Version Control & Workflows: Proficient with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.Nice-to-Haves- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and container orchestration.