Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel)

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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, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in PHP and Laravel to help design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable server-side applications. This role plays a key part in ensuring system performance, stability, and long-term maintainability across a growing digital health ecosystem.

You will take ownership of backend services and APIs, troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize database performance, and contribute to architectural decisions. Working in a remote-first and fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who is detail-oriented, enjoys solving challenging technical problems, and thrives in collaborative environments while maintaining strong autonomy.

Must Have:

• 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and Laravel
• Solid knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Ability to write automated API tests
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Docker
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Rollbar, CloudWatch)
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Nice to Have:

• Experience in healthcare or telehealth environments
• Experience optimizing legacy systems
• Exposure to scalable distributed architectures
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and observability best practices

Benefits & Perks:

Home office;

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;

You can also apply here:

Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/