Backend Engineer – Laravel / MySQL (ERP & Integrations)
Summary
Hands-on backend engineer building core ERP modules and integrations (marketplaces, payments, shipping) in Laravel/MySQL for Matajer AI's multi-tenant commerce operations platform. On-site in Ajman, UAE, 6 days/week, working with APIs, SQL schema design, queues, tests, and production debugging.
About Matajer AI
Matajer AI is a private-sector technology company in Ajman, UAE. We build a multi-tenant ERP and commerce operations platform (Laravel / MySQL) for inventory, catalog, pricing, orders and finance.
The role
A hands‑on backend role for a sharp engineer who loves clean data models and reliable systems. You will build core ERP modules and integrations alongside our architect and the founder. We care about fundamentals and problem-solving more than years of experience.
What you will do
- Build Laravel backend features: services, APIs, jobs and queues
- Write efficient SQL and design tables with correct keys, indexes and constraints
- Build and maintain integrations (marketplaces, payments, shipping) via REST and webhooks
- Write automated tests and take part in code reviews
- Debug production issues and improve performance
Must-have
- Strong PHP / Laravel fundamentals
- Good relational database design and SQL (joins, indexes, transactions)
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs
- Git and code-review workflow
- Legally able to work in the UAE (visa can be provided) and able to work on‑site in Ajman, 6 days per week
Preferred
- 2-5 years of backend experience
- Queues/Redis, webhooks, e-commerce or ERP domain experience
- Vue.js and AI coding tools
What we offer
- Salary: AED 3,500 - 5,000 per month, depending on skills and experience
- UAE visa and work permit provided as part of the employment contract
- Housing allowance
- Transport allowance
- Annual leave
- Working schedule: 6 days per week, on‑site at our Ajman office
- Learn ERP architecture directly with the founder