Publica.la

Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focus)

Product Engineering
Remote (UTC-3 to UTC+2 preferred)
Full time

What we do

Publica.la is a B2B SaaS platform trusted by hundreds of publishers, bookshops, and libraries worldwide to power their digital content sales. Our multi-tenant platform processes millions of transactions across 156 countries, managing digital libraries, subscriptions, and e-commerce at scale. We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise to help us build and scale the core systems that power this growth—working with Laravel/PHP, SingleStore, multi-tenant architecture, and distributed systems.

What you will do

  • Design and develop new features for our multi-tenant SaaS platform, with focus on backend services.
  • Build and maintain scalable Laravel applications with PHP, SingleStore, and Valkey/Redis.
  • Work with distributed SQL databases (SingleStore) and implement efficient multi-tenant data isolation patterns.
  • Develop and optimize queue-based background processing for content ingestion, payments, and analytics.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers on Livewire and Alpine.js integration.
  • Ensure code quality through testing (PHPUnit/Pest), static analysis (PHPStan), and code reviews.
  • Participate in architecture decisions and technical planning for platform scalability.
  • Work directly with customers to understand their needs and improve the product.
  • Maintain and improve existing features, ensuring platform reliability and performance.

Our stack

Technologies: PHP with Laravel, Livewire, Alpine.js, TailwindCSS, Laravel Nova, Valkey/Redis

Infrastructure: SingleStore, AWS Lambda, AWS S3, Cloudflare Workers, Docker, GitLab CI/CD

You might be a fit if you have

  • 6+ years of full stack development experience with strong backend focus.
  • Deep expertise in PHP and Laravel framework (at least 3 years with Laravel).
  • Strong SQL database knowledge.
  • Experience building and scaling multi-tenant SaaS applications.
  • Solid understanding of queue-based architectures and background processing.
  • Experience with testing frameworks (PHPUnit/Pest) and static analysis tools.
  • Native Spanish speaker or conversational-level proficiency required. Strong written communication skills in English and Spanish (most of our communication is async and written). Portuguese is a plus.
  • Proactive mindset and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Nice to have

  • Understanding of UX principles and ability to collaborate with designers.
  • Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and component-based architectures.
  • Experience with SingleStore or other distributed SQL databases (TiDB, CockroachDB).
  • Livewire and Alpine.js development experience.
  • Laravel Nova administration panel experience.
  • Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures.
  • Payment gateway integration experience (Stripe, MercadoPago).
  • Experience with content processing pipelines (PDF, EPUB, audio files).
  • Familiarity with SAML 2.0 and OAuth implementations.
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms and subscription billing.
  • Contributions to open-source Laravel packages or projects.

How we work

  • 100% remote team working across different time zones.
  • Async-first communication with clear written documentation.
  • We value code quality, testing, and maintainability.
  • Continuous learning and staying updated with technology advancements.
  • Strong focus on developer experience and productivity.
  • Collaborative environment where your opinion matters in key decisions.
  • Direct interaction with customers to understand their needs.

Hiring process

  1. Initial conversation about your experience and career goals.
  2. Technical assessment focused on Laravel and backend architecture.
  3. Technical interview with the engineering team to review your assessment.
  4. Chat with our CEO about company vision and culture fit.
  5. Offer.
  6. Onboarding and start date coordination.

Pay and perks

  • Competitive salary in USD based on experience and location.
  • 100% remote work with flexible hours.
  • Flexible, results-based work structure.
  • Collaborative, creative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on an industry-leading digital publishing platform.
  • Unlimited time off.
  • Occasional team buildings, 100% paid by Publica.la.
  • Reimbursements for books purchased through our platform.
  • Professional development opportunities within the company.

How to apply

Send us the following:

  • Your CV/resume
  • Links to projects you've worked on (GitHub profile, portfolio, etc.)
  • Salary expectations
  • Why you want to be part of Publica.la

Email: jobs@publica.la with subject Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focus).