Experienced Backend Developer (Laravel/Vue) – Remote

Written by Emily Carter on February 2, 2025

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Job details

  • Profession

    Backend Engineer
  • Country of the Job

    United Kingdom
  • State of the Job

    England
  • City of the Job

    Cambridge
  • Job Application Deadline (Year)

    2025
  • Type of job

    Full-time
  • Job salary amount given (annually)

    $70,000 - $100,000
  • Hiring Company

    NERIS Analytics Limited
  • Mode of Work

    Remote
  • Applier's country

    All
  • Benefits Included

    Health insurance, Retirement plans

TL;DR:

Position: Experienced Laravel Developer (5+ years) with basic Vue 3 knowledge
Project: Stable, long-term, fully remote
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time also an option
Compensation: $60k–$90k/year or ~$50/hour (negotiable based on experience and skills)
Why Join: Play a key role in modernizing and growing the 16Personalities platform, which has impacted hundreds of millions.


What You’ll Do

  • Improve Testing & Modernize Legacy Code

    • Increase test coverage (currently using PHPUnit, open to alternatives).
    • Refactor old Laravel code to follow modern best practices and the L11 structure.
    • Integrate thorough testing into our deployment pipelines.
  • Build New Features

    • Develop new features quickly while maintaining clean, maintainable code.
    • Optimize database queries and cache strategies.
    • Work closely with the team to ensure smooth feature rollouts.
  • Dive Into the Full Stack (When Needed)

    • Focus primarily on the Laravel backend but jump into Vue 3 as needed for debugging or data flow validation.
    • Be comfortable switching between tasks to ensure full-stack cohesion.
  • Embrace AI Tools

    • Use AI to enhance your development process or improve test writing.
    • Contribute to AI-related mini-projects (e.g., model querying, message batching, output processing).

Who You Are

  • Seasoned Laravel Developer

    • 5+ years of experience with Laravel.
    • Comfortable with the latest Laravel versions and writing clean, performant code.
  • Some Vue 3 Knowledge

    • At least 2 years of experience with Vue 2/3.
    • Able to navigate and troubleshoot frontend components when needed.
  • Independent & Reliable

    • You manage your time effectively in a fully remote environment.
    • You meet deadlines and communicate proactively with the team.
  • Agile & Curious

    • Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
    • Always look for ways to improve the code and test coverage.
  • Fun to Work With

    • Intellectual honesty, open to discussions and differing viewpoints.
    • You have a sense of humor and balance your work with a fulfilling life outside of coding.

What We Offer

  • Remote Setup

    • Work from anywhere, on your own schedule.
    • Join a small, friendly, and driven team that values creativity and independence.
  • Fair Compensation

    • $60k–$90k/year salary range (negotiable based on your skillset and any rare expertise you bring).
    • Part-time is ~$50/hour.
    • If you're exceptional, we’re open to discussing higher rates.
  • Meaningful Work

    • Help millions understand themselves better through the 16Personalities platform.
    • Your work will have a lasting, real-world impact—not just another fleeting startup project.
  • Creative Autonomy

    • Work in an agile, quality-first environment with freedom to innovate.
    • Opportunities to propose and implement process improvements.
  • Potential for Growth

    • We value learning and growth—new tools, methods, and leadership opportunities as we expand.

Interested?
Please fill out the linked form to tell us more about you.


What to Expect Next:

  • We’ll review your application and reach out if it’s a good fit.
  • An initial chat to explore your experience and see if we're a match.
  • A short technical interview or quick coding test.
  • A final discussion on terms and next steps.