Senior Laravel/PHP Developer

First Focus

Senior Laravel / PHP Developer at First Focus managing ERP and CRM applications while mentoring other developers and influencing technical direction.

Posted 7/31/2026contractAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$160,000 - NZ$175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in PHP and Laravel development, with a strong focus on building scalable ERP and CRM solutions. Proficient in designing RESTful APIs, optimizing databases, and implementing CI/CD practices while fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

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PHP DevelopmentLaravel FrameworkRESTful API DesignMySQL OptimizationDocker Experience

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Hard Skills

Laravel FilamentPostgreSQLGitCI/CDVue.jsReactSoftware ArchitectureAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud

Industry Keywords

ERP SystemsCRM SolutionsFinancial Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerERPJavaScriptLaravelMySQLPHPPostgresReactSQLVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing, enhancing and maintaining Laravel applications across multiple customer environments and internal platforms.
Building scalable ERP and CRM solutions.
Designing and developing RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
Building intuitive administration interfaces using Laravel Filament.
Optimising MySQL and PostgreSQL databases for performance and scalability.
Contributing to architecture, design decisions and engineering standards.
Implementing and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.
Working with Docker and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
Exploring AI-assisted development where it delivers genuine customer value.
Participating in code reviews and sharing knowledge across the engineering team.
Mentoring developers and contributing to a collaborative engineering culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
Strong experience with Laravel Filament.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Excellent SQL skills across MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience with Git, CI/CD and modern development workflows.
Docker and containerisation experience.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
A solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Experience with Vue.js or React.
Experience working within Agile teams.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A natural curiosity and genuine enjoyment of solving business problems.
Experience with ERP, CRM or financial systems will be highly regarded.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary of NZ$160,000 to NZ$175,000, depending on skills, experience and values.
Free access to Uprise, including confidential 1:1 coaching with qualified psychologists or counsellors.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements that support genuine work-life balance.
Never Stop Growing. Up to 10 paid study days each year, certification exam fees covered and salary increases for approved certifications (conditions apply).
Regular social events, team celebrations and a genuinely supportive culture where people enjoy working together.
A wide variety of interesting projects across multiple industries.
Modern technologies and engineering practices.
The opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction.
A collaborative engineering culture where ideas matter more than job titles.
A team that enjoys solving problems together and celebrates success together.