Senior PHP Laravel Developer

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We are looking for a Senior PHP Laravel Developer to join our Client's team on a hybrid working model.

At Hexa Consulting, we’re more than an IT consulting company — we’re a place where tech talent grows. Based in Portugal, we value transparency and a
- first approach, helping professionals take their next big step in IT.

Our mission is to build strong connections and support the growth of every team member. With projects in Nearshore, Time & Material, Service Management, and Tech Academies, you’ll find opportunities to learn, innovate, and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively contribute, mentor, and technically coach a PHP + Laravel backend development team
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and web applications using PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, Graph
  QL, and MSSQL
• Implement Graph
  QL for efficient data querying and manipulation
• Write
  - structured, testable, and efficient code
• Apply both AI-Augmented (AI tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, etc. ) and AI-Agentic development approaches
• Ensure
  - quality, maintainable code with solid automated unit test coverage using PHPUnit
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and UX/UI Designers
• Work with
  - functional teams to integrate Dev
  Ops practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Utilize Jira and Git
  Lab for project tracking, version control, and team collaboration
• Apply Agile development practices to deliver iterative and
  - quality software solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience with PHP, Laravel, Eloquent, Graph
  QL, and SQL
• Strong proficiency in database modeling and design (Microsoft SQL Server)
• Experience with automated unit testing using PHPUnit
• Familiarity with Dev
  Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of AI-Augmented and AI-Agentic development approaches
• Experience using Jira and Git
  Lab in collaborative environments
• Solid background in Agile methodologies
• Excellent
  - solving and communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Why Join Us?

• Contract type: Indefinite / Employment OR B2B based on your preference
• Hybrid Work Model: 3 days
  - site, 2 days remote
• Continuous Learning: Access to a Udemy Business subscription with thousands of workshops and courses
• Team Culture: Collaborative and innovative work environment

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment, submit your CV!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services

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