Senior Backend Developer (Laravel / Node.js + DevOps)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Laravel and Node.js , along with solid DevOps capabilities , to join our growing team at Forbes Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Laravel and Node.js
• Build and manage RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Optimize application performance and database queries
• Integrate third-party services and APIs

Database Management

• Design and manage databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Write optimized queries and handle large datasets
• Ensure data integrity, backups, and performance tuning

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, Hetzner)
• Configure and manage web servers (Nginx, Apache)
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Manage Docker containers and environments
• Monitor system performance, logs, and uptime
• Handle scaling, load balancing, and system reliability

System Architecture

• Design scalable and maintainable backend architectures
• Implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance

Requirements

• 4+ years of backend development experience
• Strong experience with Laravel and/or Node.js
• Proficiency in PHP and JavaScript / TypeScript
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and backend architecture
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL)
• Proficiency with Git and version control
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience with Nginx and server configuration
• Familiarity with Linux server environments
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and networking

Preferred Skills

• Microservices architecture experience
• Message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Redis caching
• Kubernetes (nice to have)
• Experience with high-traffic or scalable systems

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Proven experience managing production systems and deployments