Laravel Developer Backend Lead & Delivery Controller

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 environment, 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 clarityDatabase design correctnessAPI stability and performanceMatching development with approved scopeAvoiding technical debtPreventing production failures If backend instability affects client delivery, it falls under your accountability review. Technical Responsibilities Develop scalable backend systems using LaravelDesign optimized and normalized database schemasBuild secure and well-structured REST APIsImplement authentication and authorization systemsHandle performance optimization and query tuningConduct code refactoring when necessaryEnsure proper error handling and loggingValidate API responses before frontend integrationSupport deployment and production validation Scope & Documentation Control Review scope before development beginsBreak down features into structured technical tasksIdentify missing logic or unclear requirementsMaintain API documentationDocument database structures and logic flowEnsure no unapproved feature is implementedSupport tester with technical clarifications Operational & Delivery Responsibility Estimate tasks realistically and justify timelinesAvoid repeated production bugsMaintain version control disciplineFollow structured branching strategyEnsure code is review-ready at all timesMaintain proper internal documentationCommunicate delays before deadlines AI-Integrated Responsibilities Use AI tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, AI debugging tools) dailyGenerate structured boilerplate with AI responsiblyUse AI for logic validation and optimization suggestionsUse AI to review potential security vulnerabilitiesImprove development speed without compromising quality AI usage is mandatory. Manual-only development approach is not acceptable. Required Skills Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented PHPAdvanced understanding of Laravel frameworkStrong knowledge of JavaScript (Mandatory)Clear understanding of MVC architectureStrong SQL and database design skillsExperience building and managing REST APIsKnowledge of Git workflowStrong debugging and optimization skillsExperience using AI coding tools like Cursor (Mandatory)Strong analytical thinkingCandidate must be from Kerala Good to Have Knowledge of Vue.jsExperience with CodeIgniterBasic DevOps knowledgeUnderstanding of system scaling What This Role Is Not Not limited to writing controllers and modelsNot limited to fixing small bugsNot a task-only execution role This is a backend ownership role. Ideal Candidate Takes full responsibility for deliveryThinks long-term architectureStructured and disciplinedComfortable with accountabilityReady to work in a high-performance environment 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 environment, 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 clarityDatabase design correctnessAPI stability and performanceMatching development with approved scopeAvoiding technical debtPreventing production failures If backend instability affects client delivery, it falls under your accountability review. Technical Responsibilities Develop scalable backend systems using LaravelDesign optimized and normalized database schemasBuild secure and well-structured REST APIsImplement authentication and authorization systemsHandle performance optimization and query tuningConduct code refactoring when necessaryEnsure proper error handling and loggingValidate API responses before frontend integrationSupport deployment and production validation Scope & Documentation Control Review scope before development beginsBreak down features into structured technical tasksIdentify missing logic or unclear requirementsMaintain API documentationDocument database structures and logic flowEnsure no unapproved feature is implementedSupport tester with technical clarifications Operational & Delivery Responsibility Estimate tasks realistically and justify timelinesAvoid repeated production bugsMaintain version control disciplineFollow structured branching strategyEnsure code is review-ready at all timesMaintain proper internal documentationCommunicate delays before deadlines AI-Integrated Responsibilities Use