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 workplace, 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

📌 Laravel Developer – Backend Lead & Delivery Controller (Kerala)
🏢 Sigosoft ® (P
📍 Kerala