Job Url: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?currentJobId=4354435528&distance=25.0&f_AL=true&f_TPR=r166400&f_WT=2&geoId=103644278&keywords=software%20engineer&origin=JOB_SEARCH_PAGE_JOB_FILTER Job Description: Back End Developer Raborn Media · United States (Remote) Easy Apply Save Save Back End Developer at Raborn Media Show more options Your profile is missing required qualifications Show match details Help me update my profile BETA Is this information helpful? Get personalized tips to stand out to hirers Find jobs where you’re a top applicant and tailor your resume with the help of AI. Try Premium for PKR0 About the job Contract-to-Hire • $35–$45/hr Competitive Pay • Full-Time Remote (U.S. based only) Raborn Media is seeking a driven Backend Developer to lead and support our backend services for various healthcare and education applications. You’ll be a key owner of backend engineering quality to power the high-traffic (+80K users) SaaS platforms we support: secure-by-default design, pragmatic compliance controls, and operational excellence. Tech you’ll use: Laravel 12 / PHP 8.2+ PostgreSQL, Redis, Laravel Horizon Laravel Sanctum (SPA auth) + Magic Link flow React + Vite (frontend partner team) REST/JSON APIs Google Cloud Platform: Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Memorystore (and related monitoring/logging) What Success Looks Like: Ship secure, fast Laravel services, keeping scalability and reliability front-and-center Own our API layer end-to-end by working closely with the React frontend team on clean REST/JSON contracts, versioning, and auth/session behavior Run authentication like a product feature. Maintain and improve Magic Link + Sanctum flows with a great UX and strong security Protect sensitive data by default. Implement and maintain field-level encryption for PII/PHI and the operational practices that support it Build compliance-ready systems without the bureaucracy. Deliver audit logging and controls that support HIPAA/FERPA-style requirements Keep production steady and improving. Partner with DevOps on GCP deploys/monitoring, build bulk CSV import workflows, and jump into incident triage + RCA when needed Minimum qualifications 5+ years as a backend or full-stack engineer with strong backend ownership Strong Laravel experience (modern; 12 a plus) and modern PHP practices PostgreSQL expertise (schema design, indexing, performance tuning) Experience with Laravel Sanctum or similar SPA authentication patterns Experience in regulated/security-sensitive environments (HIPAA, FERPA, SOC2, etc.) Familiarity with RESTful API design and JSON API contracts Experience with testing frameworks (Pest or PHPUnit) and CI/CD pipelines Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently Ability to work standard business hours (8 – 5 in your timezone) Nice to Have (Not Required) Experience with field-level encryption (CipherSweet or similar) Redis + Horizon experience in production GCP experience (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Memorystore, Cloud Armor) Experience with large-scale CSV processing and batch job architecture Familiarity with role-based access control (RBAC) systems SSO integration experience (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) for future initiatives Monitoring and logging tools (Cloud Logging, Datadog, etc.) Not a Fit If You are not authorized to work in the U.S. You are early-career or have less than 5 years of professional experience You are not comfortable working in regulated/security-sensitive environments You're looking for short-term freelance work Contract-to-Hire Framework This role begins with a 6-month contract period to ensure mutual fit. We strongly desire to make this transition to FTE with you! Successful performance leads to conversion into a full-time role with growth opportunities. Compensation: $35–$45/hour (~8 hours per day) during the contract period, based on experience and scope. If converted to full-time, compensation transitions to salary + benefits and is determined based on performance and responsibilities. Full-Time Employment Opportunity & Benefits (Available upon successful conversion after the contract period) Competitive pay, growth opportunities, and performance-based bonuses 17 days PTO + company-paid holidays Health Insurance: The firm pays 50% of the employee's monthly premium. All dependents added must be paid 100% by the employee Dental & Vision: Optional employee-paid plans available Vanguard 401(k) with Company Match Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave