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Sr. Backend Developer PHP/Laravel – Argentina

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About Distillery

Distillery Tech Inc accelerates innovation through an unyielding approach to nearshore software development. The world’s most innovative technology teams choose Distillery to help accelerate strategic innovation, fill a pressing technology gap, and hit mission-critical deadlines. We support essential applications, mobile apps, websites, and eCommerce platforms by placing senior, strategic technical leaders and deploying fully managed technology teams that work intimately alongside our client’s in-house development teams. At Distillery Tech Inc, we’re not here to reinvent nearshore software development, we’re on a mission to perfect it. Distillery Tech Inc is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively seek to cultivate a workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences present in our society. Our recruitment efforts are dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity.


About the Position

As a Back-End Engineer, you will contribute to the development and evolution of a production-grade Laravel application used by a major consulting firm. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services, applying software engineering best practices to deliver reliable solutions that support business-critical workflows.


You will work closely with front-end engineers, product stakeholders, and other backend developers to design APIs, optimize data flows, and contribute to architectural decisions that ensure long-term maintainability and scalability.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers, product, and stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into robust backend solutions.
  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Laravel and PHP 8.x.
  • Build and evolve relational data models, including schema design, migrations, and query optimization in SQL Server.
  • Participate actively in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making processes.
  • Ensure backend performance, reliability, and scalability through best practices in caching, authentication, and data consistency.
  • Identify and address technical risks related to performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following modern PHP and Laravel best practices.
  • Mentor peers, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and clean code.
  • Support production systems, contributing to troubleshooting, bug fixing, and incremental improvements.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience building and maintaining production-grade backend applications using Laravel and PHP.
  • Strong experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs.
  • Solid knowledge of relational databases, with hands-on experience using SQL Server and optimizing queries for performance and reliability.
  • Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2 and JWT.
  • Experience implementing caching strategies (e.g., Redis) and data consistency patterns.
  • Ability to work with a high level of autonomy while clearly communicating technical decisions and trade-offs.
  • Experience with collaborative development workflows, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and code quality.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
  • English proficiency sufficient for technical discussions and documentation.
  • Must be based in Argentina.

Nice To Have

  • Familiarity with or interest in modern front-end frameworks such as Vue 3 or React.
  • Experience with background jobs, queues, or event-driven architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized development environments.
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or similar platforms).


Why You'll Like Working Here

Join a global team committed to Distillery's core values: Unyielding Commitment, Relentless Pursuit, Courageous Ambition, and Authentic Connection.

  • 100% Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere while collaborating with a diverse, multinational team.
  • Competitive Compensation: Generous and competitive package in USD, along with a comprehensive benefits plan.
  • Flexible Hours: Create a schedule that aligns with your life and priorities.
  • Home Office Setup: Receive all the hardware and software needed to succeed from home.
  • Innovative Workplace: Collaborate with the global Top 1% of talent in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
  • Focus on Growth: Pursue professional and personal development while contributing your unique talents to a team where you can truly shine!