Senior Backend / Laravel Developer

About Vemco Group

Vemco Group is a global company currently spanning 98 countries. We specialize in footfall, mall & retail analytics, helping businesses worldwide optimize their operations with data-driven insights. As an ambitious and innovative company, we champion diversity and customer-centric solutions. With our headquarters in Denmark and offices worldwide, we're looking for an experienced Laravel Developer to join our engineering team and take a leading role in developing scalable, maintainable web applications in our Dubai, UAE office.

About the Role

This is your chance to influence architectural direction, mentor peers, and work on high-impact products in a fast-growing environment. You'll work across the stack—with Laravel and Vue.js at the core—collaborating with designers, product owners, and fellow developers to deliver clean, efficient, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end services using Laravel
Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
Optimize MySQL queries and database structures for performance and scalability
Implement and manage Redis for caching and queue handling
Develop and consume RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations
Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver cohesive features
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold code quality across the team
Contribute to technical architecture decisions to ensure long-term maintainability
Troubleshoot and resolve backend performance or security issues
Take ownership of feature development from concept to deployment
Mentor junior developers and help foster a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on backend development experience
Deep expertise in Laravel and modern PHP practices
Proficiency in MySQL, including database design and query optimization
Experience working with Redis for caching, queues, or real-time features
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and backend architecture
Familiarity with Vue.js or other frontend frameworks for collaborative full-stack integration
Experience with Git, using platforms like GitLab or GitHub
Solid grasp of software design patterns and clean code principles
Experience working in cross-functional teams with designers, PMs, and backend engineers
Previous team leadership or mentorship experience
Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver features independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have

Experience with Docker and containerized application development
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Knowledge of AWS and cloud-based infrastructure
Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced environments
Exposure to the Shape Up product development methodology
Experience with people counting software or sensor-based analytics

Dubai Office Specific

Experience building and customizing Shopify storefronts and apps
Experience creating and optimizing HubSpot CMS modules, landing pages, and automation workflows
Experience integrating and managing Stripe payment systems for secure transactions

What We Offer

A competitive salary, with an annual compensation review.
Career development, training, and support to grow within a global company.
Health insurance and one return flight home per year.
24 days of holiday per year.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment in our Dubai office.

If you are a motivated and results-oriented Laravel Developer looking for an exciting opportunity in a global company, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter to [HIDDEN TEXT] or apply directly through LinkedIn with the subject line: 'Senior Backend / Laravel Developer – [Your Name]'