We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Laravel and Node.js, along with solid DevOps capabilities, to join our growing team at Forbes Middle East. Key ResponsibilitiesBackend DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain backend systems using Laravel and Node.jsBuild and manage RESTful and/or GraphQL APIsImplement authentication, authorization, and security best practicesOptimize application performance and database queriesIntegrate third-party services and APIsDatabase ManagementDesign and manage databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)Write optimized queries and handle large datasetsEnsure data integrity, backups, and performance tuningDevOps & InfrastructureDeploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, Hetzner)Configure and manage web servers (Nginx, Apache)Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelinesManage Docker containers and environmentsMonitor system performance, logs, and uptimeHandle scaling, load balancing, and system reliabilitySystem ArchitectureDesign scalable and maintainable backend architecturesImplement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)Ensure high availability and fault tolerance Requirements4+ years of backend development experienceStrong experience with Laravel and/or Node.jsProficiency in PHP and JavaScript / TypeScriptSolid understanding of REST APIs and backend architectureExperience with relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL)Proficiency with Git and version controlExperience with Docker and containerizationKnowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)Experience with Nginx and server configurationFamiliarity with Linux server environmentsUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure and networkingPreferred SkillsMicroservices architecture experienceMessage queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)Redis cachingKubernetes (nice to have)Experience with high-traffic or scalable systemsWhat We’re Looking ForStrong problem-solving mindsetAbility to work independently and collaborativelyEffective communication and documentation skillsProven experience managing production systems and deployments