Oowlish

Backend Engineer (PHP / Laravel)

Oowlish • BR
Remote
Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in PHP and Laravel to help design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable server-side applications. This role plays a key part in ensuring system performance, stability, and long-term maintainability across a growing digital health ecosystem.

You will take ownership of backend services and APIs, troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize database performance, and contribute to architectural decisions. Working in a remote-first and fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who is detail-oriented, enjoys solving challenging technical problems, and thrives in collaborative environments while maintaining strong autonomy.

Must Have:

  • 3+ years of professional experience with PHP and Laravel
  • Solid knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
  • Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs
  • Ability to write automated API tests
  • Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Docker
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Rollbar, CloudWatch)
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Nice to Have:

  • Experience in healthcare or telehealth environments
  • Experience optimizing legacy systems
  • Exposure to scalable distributed architectures
  • Familiarity with performance monitoring and observability best practices