Backend Developer (PHP Laravel)

Who We Are

Dotty is a multinational digital production agency specialising in end-to-end digital creation. We work across a diverse range of industries, from finance to consumer products and services. We love what we do and take pride in what we create for our clients.

We're looking for self-motivated professionals who want to grow, develop their skills, and take on new challenges. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in a fast-paced digital environment while working with talented teams and international clients.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Back-End Developer with at least 1 year of experience in back-end development, with a strong foundation in PHP and Laravel. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about building reliable and maintainable web applications.

You’ll work closely with project managers, front-end developers, designers, and QA teams to develop, maintain, and improve digital projects for our clients.

The Bare Essentials

• Bachelor's / College Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• At least 1 year of experience in back-end development

• Practical experience with PHP and Laravel

• Good knowledge of MySQL and database concepts

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms is an advantage

• Basic understanding of APIs, integrations, and back-end application workflows

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code

• Willingness to follow established coding standards and development procedures

• Basic troubleshooting and debugging skills

• Good time management and organizational skills

• Willingness to learn and continuously improve technical skills

• Able to collaborate effectively with developers, QA, project managers, and other team members

• Comfortable working with remote teams and international clients

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end features using PHP and Laravel
• Build and maintain APIs and back-end integrations as required
• Work with MySQL databases and perform basic database management and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA, and project managers to deliver project requirements
• Troubleshoot bugs and resolve technical issues
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards
• Assist in maintaining and improving existing applications and systems
• Support WordPress, Moodle, or other CMS-related development tasks when required
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve coding, debugging, documentation, and productivity
• Continuously learn and improve development practices and technical skills

X Factors

• Experience working in a digital agency or advertising environment

• Experience working with Australian or multinational clients

• Experience with modern development workflows and version control such as Git

• Experience working in an Agile or collaborative development environment

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

• Strong command of the English language

• Industry awards, certifications, or notable project contributions

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to work with an established multinational digital production agency

• Exposure to international brands and clients

• Competitive compensation package based on experience

• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development

• Hands-on experience working with modern development tools and technologies