Raborn Media · 9 hours ago
Back End Developer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$35/hr - $45/hr
5+ years expRaborn Media is seeking a driven Backend Developer to lead and support our backend services for various healthcare and education applications. The role involves ensuring backend engineering quality for high-traffic SaaS platforms and requires collaboration with frontend teams to maintain secure and efficient API services.
AdvertisingGraphic DesignWeb Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ship secure, fast Laravel services, keeping scalability and reliability front-and-center
Own our API layer end-to-end by working closely with the React frontend team on clean REST/JSON contracts, versioning, and auth/session behavior
Run authentication like a product feature. Maintain and improve Magic Link + Sanctum flows with a great UX and strong security
Protect sensitive data by default. Implement and maintain field-level encryption for PII/PHI and the operational practices that support it
Build compliance-ready systems without the bureaucracy. Deliver audit logging and controls that support HIPAA/FERPA-style requirements
Keep production steady and improving. Partner with DevOps on GCP deploys/monitoring, build bulk CSV import workflows, and jump into incident triage + RCA when needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years as a backend or full-stack engineer with strong backend ownership
Strong Laravel experience (modern; 12 a plus) and modern PHP practices
PostgreSQL expertise (schema design, indexing, performance tuning)
Experience with Laravel Sanctum or similar SPA authentication patterns
Experience in regulated/security-sensitive environments (HIPAA, FERPA, SOC2, etc.)
Familiarity with RESTful API design and JSON API contracts
Experience with testing frameworks (Pest or PHPUnit) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
Ability to work standard business hours (8 – 5 in your timezone)
Preferred
Experience with field-level encryption (CipherSweet or similar)
Redis + Horizon experience in production
GCP experience (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Memorystore, Cloud Armor)
Experience with large-scale CSV processing and batch job architecture
Familiarity with role-based access control (RBAC) systems
SSO integration experience (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) for future initiatives
Monitoring and logging tools (Cloud Logging, Datadog, etc.)
Benefits
Competitive pay, growth opportunities, and performance-based bonuses
17 days PTO + company-paid holidays
Health Insurance: The firm pays 50% of the employee's monthly premium. All dependents added must be paid 100% by the employee
Dental & Vision: Optional employee-paid plans available
Vanguard 401(k) with Company Match
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Company
Raborn Media
Raborn Media provides web design, advertising, social media and design services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tyler Raborn
CEO
Brad Hollinger
Chief Development Officer
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