Laravel Developer – Backend Lead & Delivery Controller

We are looking for a

highly responsible Laravel Developer who will take full ownership of backend architecture, delivery quality, scope control, and technical stability. You will operate in an

AI-first development environment , where AI tools like Cursor, ChatGPT, and AI-assisted debugging are mandatory in daily workflow. You are accountable not just for writing code, but for ensuring what is built is scalable, secure, documented, and production-ready. Core Ownership

You Are Responsible For

• Backend architecture clarity
• Database design correctness
• API stability and performance
• Matching development with approved scope
• Avoiding technical debt
• Preventing production failures If backend instability affects client delivery, it falls under your accountability review. Technical Responsibilities
• Develop scalable backend systems using Laravel
• Design optimized and normalized database schemas
• Build secure and well-structured REST APIs
• Implement authentication and authorization systems
• Handle performance optimization and query tuning
• Conduct code refactoring when necessary
• Ensure proper error handling and logging
• Validate API responses before frontend integration
• Support deployment and production validation Scope & Documentation Control
• Review scope before development begins
• Break down features into structured technical tasks
• Identify missing logic or unclear requirements
• Maintain API documentation
• Document database structures and logic flow
• Ensure no unapproved feature is implemented
• Support tester with technical clarifications Operational & Delivery Responsibility
• Estimate tasks realistically and justify timelines
• Avoid repeated production bugs
• Maintain version control discipline
• Follow structured branching strategy
• Ensure code is review-ready at all times
• Maintain proper internal documentation
• Communicate delays before deadlines AI-Integrated Responsibilities
• Use AI tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, AI debugging tools) daily
• Generate structured boilerplate with AI responsibly
• Use AI for logic validation and optimization suggestions
• Use AI to review potential security vulnerabilities
• Improve development speed without compromising quality AI usage is mandatory. Manual-only development approach is not acceptable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented PHP
• Advanced understanding of Laravel framework
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (Mandatory)
• Clear understanding of MVC architecture
• Strong SQL and database design skills
• Experience building and managing REST APIs
• Knowledge of Git workflow
• Strong debugging and optimization skills
• Experience using AI coding tools like Cursor (Mandatory)
• Strong analytical thinking
• Candidate must be from Kerala Good to Have
• Knowledge of Vue.js
• Experience with CodeIgniter
• Basic DevOps knowledge
• Understanding of system scaling What This Role Is Not
• Not limited to writing controllers and models
• Not limited to fixing small bugs
• Not a task-only execution role This is a

backend ownership role . Ideal Candidate

• Takes full responsibility for delivery
• Thinks long-term architecture
• Structured and disciplined
• Comfortable with accountability
• Ready to work in a high-performance environment