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title: 'Senior Software Engineer - Laravel at Dijital Team'
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# Senior Software Engineer - Laravel at Dijital Team

- **Company:** Dijital Team
- **Location:** Colombo, Sri Lanka
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/dijital-team-pty-ltd/39bf1855-0f0d-493f-9f42-9dbf17b9b4ef

## Job description

## About the Role

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Laravel Backend Developer to join a collaborative engineering team building innovative customer engagement and digital loyalty solutions. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys designing scalable backend services, building robust APIs, and contributing to high-quality software while continuing to grow their technical expertise.

You will work closely with senior developers, frontend, mobile, and QA teams to deliver secure, maintainable, and reliable backend solutions. This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of feature development, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and work with modern cloud and DevOps technologies.

## About the Client

You will be working with an innovative technology company that develops digital loyalty and customer engagement solutions for businesses. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality software that helps brands strengthen customer relationships through modern, scalable technology.

The team promotes a collaborative engineering culture built around continuous learning, knowledge sharing, innovation, and technical excellence, providing developers with opportunities to grow while working on meaningful products.

Ideal Profile

Backend Development

- 4+ years of experience developing backend applications using Laravel or similar PHP frameworks
- Experience building and maintaining backend services, workers, and scheduled processes
- Strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Experience working with and extending existing production codebases
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code

Cloud, DevOps & Databases

- Working knowledge of AWS services
- Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is advantageous
- Experience with CI/CD processes and deployment pipelines
- Strong understanding of relational databases and backend architecture
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and deployment best practices
- Exposure to POS system integrations is beneficial

Development Practices

- Understanding of secure coding practices and API security
- Experience participating in code reviews and collaborative development
- Strong interest in AI-assisted development tools and emerging technologies
- Experience working within Agile development environments is advantageous

Communication & Personal Attributes

- Ability to manage multiple development tasks and stakeholder expectations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn from experienced team members
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and contribute ideas
- Strong organisational skills with excellent ownership and accountability
- Open to constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement

## Responsibilities

Backend Development & API Design

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Laravel
- Develop, enhance, and maintain RESTful APIs
- Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend functionality
- Deliver assigned features on time while meeting technical and business requirements
- Identify technical challenges early and collaborate with the team to resolve them

Cloud & Technical Delivery

- Develop solutions that integrate with AWS services
- Support integrations with external platforms and systems where required
- Follow best practices for testing, deployment, security, and application performance
- Contribute to CI/CD processes and DevOps initiatives alongside the engineering team

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Delivery

- Work closely with frontend, mobile, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end product features
- Participate in planning sessions, estimations, and team discussions
- Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and recommendations effectively
- Support non-technical stakeholders by explaining technical concepts clearly

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

- Produce and maintain API documentation and technical documentation
- Document technical designs, implementation decisions, and key learnings
- Participate in retrospectives and contribute ideas to improve engineering processes
- Support production systems by resolving issues and implementing enhancements
- Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative learning culture across the development team

## How we take care of our team

💰 Get paid in Australian Dollars 🏥 Medical insurance from day one for you + spouse (or parents if unmarried) 🩺 Generous OPD coverage from doctor visits to all your medical needs 🏡 Home office setup allowance to build your ideal workspace 🌐 Internet allowance to keep you connected 💪 Gym & wellness allowance to stay fit and balanced 🎉 Work hard, play hard – regular team events & engagement activities 🧠 Diji Assist – Mental health & counseling support when you need it 📚 We invest in you – reimbursement for industry certifications 🗣️ Open-door culture – your ideas and feedback always matter 🌍 Flexible work – home or office, wherever you do your best work 🏆 Rewards & recognition that actually recognize you 🥳 Great christmas & financial year-end parties to unwind with your loved ones

## About Dijital Team

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dijital Team is a global technology services provider that builds dedicated offshore IT teams for MSPs and IT businesses, enabling them to accelerate growth and improve margins.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no disclosed funding)
- **Headquarters**: Australia (Registered) / Colombo, Sri Lanka (Operational)
- **Founded**: ~2023 (inferred from Managing Director’s statement that the business was “02 years ago” as of 2025)
- **Founders**: Peter Ward (Managing Director)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Information Technology / ITES – Offshore Staffing & Managed Services
- **Target customers**: B2B – MSPs (Managed Service Providers), IT businesses, and technology service brands looking to extend their teams remotely
- **Mission**: “Create better businesses by creating the best place to work in Sri Lanka.”

## Products & Services
- **Dedicated Offshore Teams**: Fully managed, 100% dedicated teams designed to client specifications – covering IT support, infrastructure management, automation, data analytics, and software development.
- **IT Support & Helpdesk**: 365x24x7 support to increase response times and customer satisfaction.
- **Automation & RPA**: Robotic Process Automation and RMM engineering to improve efficiency.
- **Dynamics 365 (F&O) Support**: Specialized application support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
- **Data Analytics & Reporting**: Accelerated reporting and data-driven insights.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: 232 employees (as of 2025, per Great Place to Work certification)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly listed
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Awarded **Great Place to Work®** certification in Sri Lanka (2025) – recognized for “Respect” and exceptional work-life balance.
  - Rapidly built a team of 232 within two years of inception.
  - Serves clients across Australia, Europe, US, and UK.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed to Scale**: Can set up a dedicated IT team in as little as four weeks.
- **Employee-Centric Model**: High retention driven by a culture that prioritizes team member delight – leading to better client outcomes.
- **Remote-First, Globally Distributed**: Leverages a remote workforce across time zones, offering 24/7 coverage at a fraction of onshore costs.
- **Compensation in AUD**: Competitive salaries paid in Australian Dollars, providing financial stability for Sri Lankan talent.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand Offshore Capacity**: Continue building dedicated teams for MSPs and IT businesses, emphasizing quality, speed, and employee satisfaction.
- **Deepen Client Partnerships**: Offer end-to-end service from recruitment and training to HR and payroll, freeing clients to focus on growth.
- **Maintain Employer of Choice Status**: Invest in benefits, career development, and a flexible remote culture to sustain the “Best Place to Work” reputation.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Fully remote roles with flexible working hours – “work can be done anywhere.”
- **Competitive Remuneration**: Salaries paid in Australian Dollars, plus a technology allowance and wellness allowance.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Medical & life insurance from day one (including family), employee assistance program (counselling/mental health), and remote medical support.
- **Career Development**: Access to ongoing training, industry certifications, and exposure to modern technologies.
- **Great Place to Work® Certified**: Independently recognized for strong work-life balance, respect, and a supportive management team.
- **Modern Hiring Process**: Includes recruiter screen, video assessment, and technical assessment (role-dependent) – with AI-assisted screening but final human decisions.

## Sources
1. [dijitalteam.com](https://www.dijitalteam.com/)
2. [dijitalteam.lk](https://www.dijitalteam.lk/)
3. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/dijital-team-pty-ltd)
4. [greatplacetowork.lk](https://greatplacetowork.lk/best-workplace/dijital-team/)

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