York Towers is the development arm of the York Holding Group. Through continuous research and the ability to predict emerging trends, the company keeps an edge over the market. Playing a leading role in driving the successful development and diversification of one of the most vital economic sectors, York Towers is committed to creating residential products across the country that provide residents with distinctive, universal, multicultural, and enriching lifestyles. York Towers is the exclusive developer of luxury real estate worldwide. The company aims to become a leading real estate player through an efficient business model and advanced technologies used for designing and construction. Since its establishment in 2016, York Towers has delivered 20 real estate properties and runs six dynamic projects. York Towers operates eight offices in five countries across three continents.Position: Backend Developer (PHP Laravel) Department: Technology / EngineeringReports to: CTOLocation: Remote Role OverviewThe Backend Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side components of Dwelleo’s AI-powered real estate platform. This role requires strong experience with PHP Laravel, database design, and API development. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with excellent ownership and a growth mindset, capable of working in a fast-paced startup environment.Technical Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and APIs- Build and optimize database schemas in MySQL- Implement authentication, authorization, and security features- Integrate third-party services (payment gateways, map APIs, etc.)- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code- Deploy and manage applications using Docker and AWS ECS- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions- Write unit and integration testsRequired Technical Skills:- 3-5 years of experience with PHP and Laravel framework- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development- Proficiency in MySQL database design and optimization- Experience with Docker containerization- Basic to intermediate knowledge of AWS services (ECS, S3, RDS)- Version control with Git and GitHub workflows- Understanding of information system architecture and design patterns- Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHPUnit)Essential Soft Skills:- Growth Mindset: Eager to learn new technologies and improve existing skills- Problem-Solving: Ability to break down complex problems and find creative solutions- Communication: Can clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical team members- Collaboration: Works well with frontend developers and QA engineers- Adaptability: Comfortable with changing requirements and priorities- Ownership: Takes responsibility for their work and sees tasks through to completion- Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines- Curiosity: Asks questions and seeks to understand the "why" behind decisions- Humility: Open to feedback and willing to admit when they don't know something