PHP Developer - Alex James Digital : Job Details

Laravel & Vue.js DeveloperLocation: Hybrid + 3 days OfficeDuration (initial sprint): 60 days focused on system stabilisationAbout the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Laravel + Vue.js developer to take ownership of stabilising and restructuring our CRM platform, Lynniar.

The role begins with a 60-day remediation sprint focused on:

• Identifying and resolving performance issues
• Decoupling heavy reporting functionality
• Ensuring long-term scalability and system health

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical assessment and refactor of our Laravel-based CRM
• Optimise and decouple reporting functionality to avoid system downtime
• Improve backend performance, including database query optimisation
• Work with existing junior developers and advise on best practices
• Implement scalable architecture patterns (e.g. queues, background jobs)
• Collaborate with leadership to plan long-term system improvements
• Use AWS tools to monitor and support infrastructure performance

Tech Stack

• Backend: Laravel (PHP 8+), MySQL
• Frontend: Vue.js (v2 & v3)
• Hosting: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Tools: GitHub, Trello, Slack

Requirements

• 5+ years in PHP development, with deep Laravel expertise
• Strong front-end experience with Vue.js
• Excellent knowledge of database optimisation, job queues, and async processing
• Strong familiarity with AWS environments
• Experience mentoring or leading small teams
• Ability to work independently and drive strategic fixes quickly

Bonus

• Experience in fintech, insurance, or high-volume transactional environments
• Familiarity with reporting tools or BI integration
• Prior experience working with CRM systems or building internal tooling

Excellent package on offer