Laravel Engineer with MySQL Tuning Experience (Remote, LATAM)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Laravel Engineer with MySQL Tuning Experience in Latin America.

As a key member of a growing and dynamic development team, you’ll design and build high-performance, scalable web applications that support complex business needs. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, optimizing backend performance, and working with large datasets. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with talented professionals across the Americas, contribute to impactful software projects, and continuously develop your technical expertise in a supportive, remote-first environment that values learning, innovation, and growth.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using Laravel 8 and above.
• Optimize MySQL database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, improving query execution, and refining indexing strategies.
• Write, debug, and fine-tune complex SQL queries for applications handling large datasets.
• Design scalable and efficient database schemas, ensuring data integrity and system reliability.
• Leverage Eloquent ORM and Laravel Query Builder effectively, ensuring optimal SQL generation and performance.
• Develop and maintain secure, high-performance RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability and data efficiency.
• Implement authentication mechanisms and backend security best practices.
• Apply automated testing (Pest PHP, PHPUnit) to maintain system stability and code quality.
• Collaborate in an agile, remote environment, contributing to process improvements and continuous delivery initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with Laravel (version 8 or above).
• Proven expertise in MySQL performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
• Strong experience with EXPLAIN plans, normalization/denormalization strategies, and schema design for large-scale applications.
• Experience working with multitenant SaaS architectures.
• Solid understanding of Laravel Authentication and API development best practices.
• Familiarity with ReactJS is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Generous paid time off and supportive work-life balance.
• Continuous learning opportunities — including sponsored certifications, training, and conferences.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging client projects that accelerate professional growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions and ideas.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!