Location: Remote (or [Insert Location])
Position: Part-Time (5 hours/day, Sunday–Thursday) | Days Off: Friday & Saturday
Schedule: Flexible hours within operational days (Sunday to Thursday)
About Nerdware
At Nerdware, we’re passionate about building scalable, innovative software solutions that transform industries. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to excellence. As we expand, we’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Laravel to lead, inspire, and elevate our development team—on a part-time basis.
Your Role
As a Part-Time Senior Backend Developer, you’ll architect and maintain high-performance Laravel applications while mentoring junior developers. You’ll ensure code quality, foster skill growth, and contribute strategically to our products and team’s success—all within a condensed, focused schedule.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Lead & Mentor: Guide junior developers through efficient code reviews, best practices, and targeted training to sharpen their technical skills.
🔹 Code Excellence: Design, develop, and maintain robust Laravel-based backend systems. Review team code to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency.
🔹 Collaborate: Partner with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless solutions in a time-smart manner.
🔹 Process Improvement: Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement streamlined strategies for a productive team.
🔹 Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot critical issues and optimize application performance within a part-time framework.
🔹 Stay Ahead: Share key Laravel/PHP updates and backend trends to keep the team aligned with industry standards.
What We’re Looking For
✅ Proven Experience: 5+ years in backend development with 3+ years specializing in Laravel.
✅ Leadership Skills: Experience leading juniors, conducting efficient code reviews, and mentoring in fast-paced environments.
✅ Technical Mastery: Expertise in PHP, Laravel, RESTful APIs, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and Git.
✅ Time Management: Ability to deliver high-quality work and mentorship within a part-time schedule.
✅ Mentorship Mindset: Passion for nurturing talent and improving team capabilities.
✅ Communication: Clear articulation of technical concepts to diverse teams.
✅ Agile Savvy: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Bonus Skills
🌟 Contributions to open-source Laravel projects.
🌟 Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
🌟 Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Why Join Nerdware?
💻 Focused Flexibility: 5-hour daily schedule with Fridays and Saturdays off—perfect for work-life balance.
💰 Competitive Pro-Rated Salary: Fair compensation for your expertise and part-time commitment.
📚 Growth on Your Terms: Access to courses and resources to level up your skills.
⏰ Zero Overtime: Structured hours to protect your personal time.
🤝 Innovative Culture: Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team.
🛠 Top Tools: Latest tech stack to maximize your productivity.
Ready to Lead and Innovate Part-Time?
Submit your resume, a cover letter explaining your approach to part-time leadership, and links to your GitHub/GitLab or portfolio.
