Independent Contractor, Full Stack Developer (Laravel & MySQL)

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in Laravel (current versions) and MySQL. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience developing with Laravel, and a proven record of launching or contributing to commercial-grade products.

This role requires someone who stays current with evolving frameworks, writes clean and maintainable code, and thrives in a collaborative environment where products are built for scale and impact.

A Day in the Life

• Architect, design, and develop scalable web applications using Laravel and MySQL.
• Lead or contribute significantly to the launch of commercial products, from planning to deployment.
• Build and integrate APIs, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Optimize database queries and schema for high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Write unit tests, conduct peer code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
• Stay up to date with the latest Laravel and PHP ecosystem advancements and recommend improvements to architecture and processes.
• Deploy applications and maintain CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with DevOps as needed.

What You Must Have

• 5+ years of professional development experience with Laravel (versions 8, 9, or newer).
• Demonstrated experience in launching commercial products or contributing to the development of enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming principles.
• Expert-level knowledge of MySQL, including schema design, indexing, optimization, and query performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Vue.js/React preferred).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab).
• Experience with modern development practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of security best practices for web applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team setting.

What You Might Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker or containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of queue systems (Redis, RabbitMQ, etc.) and caching strategies.
• Previous experience in regulated or data-sensitive industries.

About Us

Vaniam Group is a people-focused, purpose-driven network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies dedicated to accelerating progress in oncology and hematology. We partner with leading biopharmaceutical companies to maximize the impact of innovative compounds, advancing therapies that transform patient lives.

Founded in 2007 as a virtual-by-design organization, Vaniam Group unites global talent to deliver unmatched scientific expertise, strategic insights, and collaboration. Our commitment to flexibility and connection allows us to remain at the forefront of medical and scientific innovation. For more information, visit www.VaniamGroup.com.