At Talentus, we are looking for you! We are a US company with a strong presence in LATAM and across 20 countries around the world. Some of our key near-shore BPO services include smart-sourcing, dedicated or cluster teams, managed IT services, software outsourcing, and the top ERP & CRM solutions, driven by our practices across many different industries. We are currently looking for a Senior PHP Developer - Freelance to become a valuable addition to our dynamic team! This is a part-time position, up to 4 hours per day (9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time). As a Senior PHP Developer, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary agile team to build, maintain, and optimize web applications and APIs. You will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality, scalable backend solutions using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and AWS, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer with a deep understanding of Laravel, PHP, Mysql, and API development & integration. Responsibilities: . Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications and APIs using PHP and Laravel. . Design and implement APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations. . Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. . Ensure robust security and data protection measures are in place. . Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications. . Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for code, API integrations, and development processes. . Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage and optimize the AWS cloud infrastructure. . Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to other developers to ensure code quality and consistency. Key Skills: Domain Expertise: . Bachelor’s degree preferred; Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering preferred. . 5+ years of experience with PHP development, Laravel, and MySQL. . Strong experience with Laravel is a must. . Experience building, integrating, and maintaining APIs. . Proficiency with cloud services, especially AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) is a plus. . Strong understanding of database architecture and design, particularly MySQL. . Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). . Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus. . Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations. . Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment. Agile / Development Experience: . Passionate about clean code, testing, and continuous integration. . Experience working in a collaborative, agile product team environment. . A proactive and problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on performance and scalability. Individual Skills: . Strong written and verbal communication skills. . Ability to work independently and as part of a team. . Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. . English B2 or above is required. Motivators & Behaviors: . Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. . Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work autonomously. . Comfortable working remotely and managing tasks independently. What do we offer? . Contractor model. . 100% remote. . Salary in USD. . Paid vacations. . Day off for birthdays. . Benefits courses and/or certifications. . Work on leading projects for our US customers, and not on the bench.