Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) – Remote (UK-based)
A fast-growing SaaS business in the motoring industry is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join its backend team. This is a chance to work on a high-traffic platform that helps modernise the way drivers, operators, and businesses interact with vehicle-related services across the UK.
The company is well-established, scaling quickly, and investing heavily in its engineering function. If you’re looking for a backend-focused role within a product-led environment, this could be a strong fit.
The Role
You’ll play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining scalable microservices that support the core platform. The team works with a modern PHP/Laravel setup and deploys into a containerised AWS environment. There’s a strong emphasis on clean architecture, testing, and performance.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing and maintaining backend services using PHP and Laravel
* Following TDD best practices
* Deploying services in Docker and working with AWS.
* Collaborating with product managers, engineers, and QA to deliver new features
* Supporting and improving CI/CD pipelines for smoother releases
* Participating in architectural discussions and tech debt planning
What You’ll Need
* Solid experience with PHP and Laravel in a commercial setting
* Experience working with microservices and event-driven systems
* Strong database knowledge.
* Hands-on experience with Docker and ideally, AWS
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and agile environments
* A proactive mindset and strong collaboration skills
Nice to Have
* Golang experience
* Experience scaling backend services in a SaaS or B2B context