Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel)

Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, ke

Company Description

Founded in 1999 by two brothers with a bold idea that good data can do great things, SALIX Data has grown into a trusted global partner serving more than 2,500 clients worldwide. Operating at the intersection of precision and purpose, we deliver Business Process Outsourcing, Forensic Collection, E-Discovery Processing, Cybersecurity, and Workflow Automation services, stepping in when the stakes are high and accuracy cannot be compromised. What truly distinguishes us is not just our technology, but our people. We do not hire to fill seats; we seek thinkers and builders who question, improve, and take ownership. By placing the right people in the right seats, we create the conditions where excellence follows naturally. Here, ideas are valued, growth is intentional, and roles are platforms for meaningful contribution rather than rigid boxes. The work is real, the expectations are high, and the impact is visible. SALIX stands for Service, Achievement, Leadership, Integrity, and eXpertise, principles that guide how we serve our clients and how we show up for one another every day.

We are looking for a talented and motivated PHP Developer (Laravel) to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of innovative web applications, APIs, and data-driven systems for one of our key clients.

As a PHP Developer (Laravel), you will play a key role in the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise-grade web applications and backend services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions while continuously improving system functionality and user experience.

Job Description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs, third-party services, and external data sources.
• Design, optimize, and manage relational databases including MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and scalability challenges.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability and quality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, data engineers, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Enhance and optimize system functionality, ensuring improved stability, performance, scalability, and user experience

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of professional experience developing applications using PHP and Laravel.
• Strong expertise in relational database design, SQL optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and JSON-based services.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), MVC architecture, SOLID principles, and software design patterns.
• Experience using Git and modern version control workflows.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools such as PHPUnit, Pest, or similar frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Alpine.js.
• Experience with Redis, Memcached, or other caching technologies.
• Knowledge of queue management and background job processing using Laravel Queues, Horizon, RabbitMQ, or similar tools.
• Experience with Docker, containerization, and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or DigitalOcean.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with data-intensive or analytics-driven applications.

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of modern, scalable, and high-performance software solutions that create real business impact. As a PHP Developer (Laravel), you will play a key role in building and enhancing enterprise-level web applications, APIs, and data-driven platforms used by our clients.

You will collaborate with a talented cross-functional team of developers, data engineers, product owners, and designers to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions. Your work will directly influence product performance, system stability, and user experience, providing opportunities to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven professional who is passionate about software development and committed to writing high-quality code. In return, you will gain valuable exposure to modern software architecture, cloud technologies, application scalability, API development, and data-driven systems while working in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

At SALIX Data, you will be empowered to take ownership of your work, contribute your ideas, continuously expand your technical expertise, and thrive in a culture built on innovation, accountability, and excellence.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. While we appreciate every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SALIX Data is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.