Bluelight · 2 months ago
Laravel Engineer with MySQL Tuning Experience (Remote, LATAM)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expBluelight Consulting is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. They are seeking a skilled Laravel Engineer with MySQL tuning experience to contribute to meaningful projects and develop high-quality applications in a collaborative environment.
AppsCloud InfrastructureDevOpsIaaSOutsourcingSaaSSoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
4+ years of experience with Laravel, specifically with Laravel 8 and above, demonstrating a deep understanding of the framework's architecture and capabilities
Expertise in MySQL database performance optimization, with a proven ability to identify and resolve complex database bottlenecks
Strong hands-on experience in writing, optimizing, and debugging complex SQL queries, especially for applications handling large and growing datasets. This includes a thorough understanding of EXPLAIN plans, indexing strategies (including composite indexes), and query rewriting techniques
Proficiency with database schema design and normalization/denormalization strategies to ensure scalability and data integrity, particularly for high-volume transactions
Experience with Eloquent ORM and Laravel Query Builder, coupled with a clear understanding of how these tools generate SQL and how to optimize the underlying queries for performance
Experience working in complex large-scale multitenant SaaS applications
Solid experience with Laravel Authentication and implementing robust security practices in backend systems
Experience with testing tools, such as Pest PHP and PHPUnit, to ensure code quality and system reliability
Proficiency in designing and implementing robust, scalable RESTful APIs in Laravel, focusing on performance and data efficiency
Experience with ReactJS is a plus
Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon, both regarding estimates and the general process
Ability to identify with Bluelight's clients' goals and dedicate yourself to delivering on the commitments you and your team make to them
A positive mindset and a can-do attitude
Forensic attention to detail
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience with Laravel, specifically with Laravel 8 and above, demonstrating a deep understanding of the framework's architecture and capabilities
Expertise in MySQL database performance optimization, with a proven ability to identify and resolve complex database bottlenecks
Strong hands-on experience in writing, optimizing, and debugging complex SQL queries, especially for applications handling large and growing datasets. This includes a thorough understanding of EXPLAIN plans, indexing strategies (including composite indexes), and query rewriting techniques
Proficiency with database schema design and normalization/denormalization strategies to ensure scalability and data integrity, particularly for high-volume transactions
Experience with Eloquent ORM and Laravel Query Builder, coupled with a clear understanding of how these tools generate SQL and how to optimize the underlying queries for performance
Experience working in complex large-scale multitenant SaaS applications
Solid experience with Laravel Authentication and implementing robust security practices in backend systems
Experience with testing tools, such as Pest PHP and PHPUnit, to ensure code quality and system reliability
Proficiency in designing and implementing robust, scalable RESTful APIs in Laravel, focusing on performance and data efficiency
Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon, both regarding estimates and the general process
Ability to identify with Bluelight's clients' goals and dedicate yourself to delivering on the commitments you and your team make to them
A positive mindset and a can-do attitude
Forensic attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with ReactJS is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
Generous paid-time-off policy
Flexible working hours
Work remotely
Continuing education, training, conferences
Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications
Company
Bluelight
A Nearshore DevOps & Software Outsourcing company that helps startups, SaaS, and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chase Bolt
Chief Executive Officer
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