Backend Developer – Laravel & API
Summary
Backend Developer in Kuching, Sarawak building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and PostgreSQL/MySQL databases with Laravel. Day to day involves SQL tuning, debugging, performance work, and Git/GitHub collaboration, with English plus Mandarin needed to serve Mandarin-speaking customers.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer specializing in Laravel & API development to build, maintain, and optimize scalable backend systems and databases.
Candidates who are open to relocating or building their career in Sarawak will have strong long-term growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend systems using Laravel
Design and implement RESTful APIs
Build scalable, stable, and maintainable backend architecture
Database Management
Design, manage, and optimize PostgreSQL / MySQL databases
Write and optimize complex SQL queries (JOIN, Subqueries, Indexes, EXPLAIN)
Improve database performance and system efficiency
System Optimization & Troubleshooting
Monitor and improve system performance, scalability, and stability
Troubleshoot technical issues and debug backend systems
Continuously improve system architecture and backend processes
Work closely with developers and team members on system development
Participate in Git / GitHub workflow (Branch, Merge, Pull Request)
Ensure code quality and maintain development standards
Requirements
Minimum 1–3 years of Laravel development experience
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL / MySQL
Familiar with RESTful API development and documentation
Proficient in Git / GitHub workflow
Able to communicate effectively in English & Mandarin-speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin-speaking customers
Strong problem-solving ability and able to work independently
Responsible, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
Competitive salary package
Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing environment
Exposure to large-scale backend systems and projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Free parking