About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Laravel Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join our VPN development team in the Netherlands, focusing on backend development and AI tools.

About the Company

A Netherlands-based technology company developing a VPN service focused on secure, reliable, and high-performance internet access. The product is built with a strong emphasis on data privacy, system stability, and modern infrastructure.

The company is currently expanding its engineering team and forming a dedicated backend unit that will take ownership of core services and support further product development. The team follows modern development practices, including the regular use of AI tools in day-to-day work.

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Laravel Engineer to join a long-term project and contribute to the development of a VPN platform. You will be involved in building new features, improving existing functionality, and working on scalable backend services.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Product Owner and team members, participate in architectural discussions, and help establish efficient development processes within a newly formed team.

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-quality web applications using Laravel.
Optimize application performance and scalability.
Design database schemas and manage data interactions using MongoDB and MySQL.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
Ensure application security and performance, leveraging tools like Cloudflare.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while adhering to industry best practices.
Manage version control and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs and performance bottlenecks.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies to continuously improve our platforms.
Mentoring and guidelines for middle developers in the team.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on Laravel.
Strong experience in using AI tools for development. Hands-on experience in regular daily work with an AI agentic development approach.
Proficiency in backend development using Laravel, including API design and integration.
Solid understanding of MongoDB and MySQL databases.
Experience with Nginx for server management and deployment.
Familiarity with Traefik for managing reverse proxies and microservices.
Experience with GitLab for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative workflows.
Knowledge of Cloudflare for DNS management, security, and performance optimization.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to Have

Experience in developing VPN services.

We Offer

Competitive compensation
Professional growth opportunities
Paid time off (18 working days of paid vacation per year and 10 working paid sick leave days)
Pleasant work environment with regular online celebrations, team activities, and corporate gifts
Flexible working hours (starting between 9-11 am)
Clear communication with minimal bureaucracy
Opportunities to innovate with experts on cutting-edge projects from Europe, Canada, and the U.S.
Annual training budget for education, training, and seminars, including English language learning
Referral program with rewards

Talent Acquisition Process

Pre-screen interview
Tech interview
Signing an offer

Locations

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Miami, United States
New York, United States
London, United Kingdom
Tallinn, Estonia

Senior Laravel Engineer

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