Location: On-site (Merseyside)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Osdire
Osdire is a next-generation digital services freelancing marketplace currently under active development. The platform is being built to be scalable, secure, and user-centric, supporting high traffic volumes, complex workflows, and long-term growth.
Eligibility Criteria
* Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
* A valid UK residency status is required
* Visa sponsorship is not available
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Back-End Developer with strong Laravel and PHP expertise to play a key role in the development and scaling of our marketplace platform.
You will be responsible for designing and building robust, secure, and high-performance backend systems that support core marketplace functionality and evolving business requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Architecture & Development
* Design and implement scalable, maintainable backend architecture
* Apply SOLID principles, clean code practices, and clear separation of concerns
* Develop modular components using service-layer and repository patterns
Core Platform Features
* User authentication and role-based authorisation (Sanctum/Passport)
* Service listings (creation, editing, search, filtering)
* Order lifecycle and transaction management
* Secure payment integrations (Stripe, PayPal)
* Internal messaging, reviews, and dispute resolution
* RESTful API development with versioning support
Database & Performance
* Design and maintain efficient, well-structured database schemas
* Optimise SQL queries, indexing, and prevent N+1 issues
* Implement Redis for caching, sessions, and queue systems
* Monitor performance and address scalability concerns
Integrations & Collaboration
* Integrate third-party services such as payment providers and notifications
* Work closely with frontend developers (e.g. Vue.js) to ensure seamless API integration
Testing & Maintenance
* Write and maintain feature and unit tests (PHPUnit/Pest)
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
* Support system stability and continuous improvement
Technical RequirementsCore Technologies
* PHP 8.2+ with strong OOP principles
* Laravel (v10–12) with 3+ years’ production experience
* Advanced SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), query optimisation, indexing
* Redis for caching, sessions, and queues
Architecture & Tooling
* Service-layer and repository patterns
* RESTful API design and authentication
* Event-driven architecture (Laravel Events & Listeners)
* Git, Composer, PHPUnit/Pest
* Code quality tools (PHP Insights, Pint/CS Fixer)
Performance & Testing
* Query optimisation and N+1 prevention
* Queue and memory optimisation
* TDD mindset and integration testing
* Understanding of code coverage.
Required
- E-commerce or marketplace platforms (2+ years)
- Multi-user role systems and permissions (Spatie or similar)
- Payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Braintree, PayPal)
- Order/transaction processing workflows
- File upload (S3)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Liverpool L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you agree to work on site?
* Do you require sponsorship in the future? Please provide visa expiration date if applicable
Work Location: In person