Senior Software Engineer – Laravel, Next.js, PostgreSQL

Petroff Law Firm

Senior Software Engineer developing enterprise-scale applications with Laravel and Next.js at PETROFF AVOCATS. Collaborating with a team to optimize complex systems and enhance product performance.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Laravel, Next.js, and React for developing enterprise-scale web applications, with a focus on optimizing PostgreSQL performance and integrating third-party APIs. Proven ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

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Laravel DevelopmentNext.js Application DevelopmentPostgreSQL OptimizationREST API DevelopmentDocker Experience

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentDatabase ManagementDebuggingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

DockerLinux ServersCI/CD Workflows

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Scale ApplicationsProduction CodebaseMongoDBBackground WorkersCron Jobs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaScriptLaravelLinuxMongoDBNext.jsPostgresReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new features for an enterprise-scale web application.
Understand and work within an existing production codebase.
Build and maintain Laravel APIs and backend services.
Develop frontend features using Next.js and React.
Complete the migration from MongoDB to PostgreSQL.
Optimize PostgreSQL queries and database performance.
Integrate and maintain third-party APIs.
Manage cron jobs, queues, scheduled tasks, and background workers.
Collaborate with the DevOps engineer on deployments, CI/CD, and infrastructure improvements.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.
Mentor junior developers when needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong expertise in Laravel.
Strong experience with Next.js and React.js.
Experience working with PostgreSQL.
Good understanding of MongoDB.
Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
Hands-on experience with Docker.
Experience working on Linux servers.
Understanding of CI/CD workflows.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience working on production applications.
Ability to quickly understand large codebases.
Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Remote work options