We are looking for a skilled and proactive Fullstack Developer with deep expertise in the PHP/Laravel and Vue.js ecosystem to take ownership of the technical health and evolution of a long-term project. A key priority is leading the platform's lifecycle management, specifically upgrading PHP and Laravel versions to the latest releases.
LOCATION: POLAND (Krakow/ Wroclaw office or remotely)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and evolve a dedicated web application using the Laravel framework and Vue.js components.
- Lead the modernization of the project by executing version upgrades for PHP and Laravel core, refactoring legacy code, and implementing modern framework patterns.
- Optimize application performance, focusing on database query optimization (Eloquent) and frontend rendering efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues across the entire stack to ensure the projects stability and high availability in production.
- Manage CI/CD practices and automated testing (PHPUnit, Pest) to ensure a reliable deployment process (GitHub Actions will be a plus).
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4+ years of experience as a Fullstack Developer, with a strong background in long-term project support.
- Expert-level knowledge of PHP and the Laravel framework (including Service Providers, Middleware, and Eloquent).
- Experience in migrating and upgrading Laravel applications and managing PHP environment transitions.
- Expertise in Vue.js with knowledge of the Composition API, reactivity, and lifecycle hooks.
- Experience with Pinia or Vuex for managing global application state.
- Proficiency with modern frontend tooling, specifically Vite, Webpack, or Laravel Mix.
- Solid understanding of Database Management, including relational data modeling (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and caching (Redis).
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud services (AWS, Azure)
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience with AI-driven development: Active use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to enhance the project.
- Knowledge of Laravel ecosystem tools such as Horizon, Pulse, Nova, or Octane.
- Experience with Docker and containerized development environments (Laravel Sail).
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or basic cloud DevOps skills.
- Experience of deploying applications to Kubernetes (K8s).
WE OFFER YOU:
- Flexible working time - you can agree on it within the team
- Necessary tools and equipment
- Communication in English - only foreign customers, and international Teams
- Simple structure and 'open door' way of communication
- Full-time English teachers
- Medical insurance for employees
- HiQo University- internal education and training programs
- HIQO COINS - We have a system of rewarding employees for extracurricular activities
