php developer for digital products

Rockers Technologies, d.o.o. develops active digital products, production services, APIs, and integrations used by real users.

• Build, maintain, and improve backend features using PHP and Laravel;
• Design and implement REST APIs and integrations with internal and external services;
• Work with MySQL data models, queries, migrations, and transactions;
• Write automated tests and deliver readable, secure, and maintainable code;
• Investigate defects, trace root causes, and help improve production reliability;
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, planning, and estimation;
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, product, and DevOps colleagues throughout delivery;
• Improve documentation, development practices, and parts of the codebase that slow the team down.

• Hands-on experience with PHP 8 or later and Laravel;
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, modern PHP practices, and Composer;
• Working knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and MySQL;
• Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, JSON, and common authentication concepts;
• Familiarity with Git and a structured development workflow;
• Ability to read existing code, debug problems, and explain reasoning;
• Proactive approach to learning, communication, and team collaboration;
• Nice to have: Experience with PHPUnit, Pest, Laravel testing tools, or another automated testing approach; familiarity with Redis, queues, background jobs, caching, or scheduled tasks; experience with Docker, Linux, or local containerized development; basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and GitLab workflows; exposure to cloud services such as AWS; practical use of AI-assisted development tools for investigation, prototyping, testing, or documentation, with the ability to verify generated output and handle confidential information responsibly.

• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Real production work with clear technical purpose and visible results;
• Practical feedback through code reviews and collaboration with experienced colleagues;
• Room to propose improvements and contribute to implementation decisions;
• Opportunities to take on broader ownership as skills and confidence grow;
• A team environment that values curiosity, accountability, and steady engineering progress;
• Practical technical task is included in the selection process.