Outcode is a global software development firm that delivers technology solutions that improve business-facing quality of life by increasing roi, effectiveness, & efficiency.our dna is made of ex-startup founders and the top talent in product, ux/ui, software development, and machine deep learning.we came together from various backgrounds with one vision: to bring a lean, user-centric approach to product innovation and software development by completely understanding the business needs before building anything.what we're looking for:senior software engineer (php) with strong experience in laravel and wordpress to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications.you'll work closely with clients, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and well-documented solutions.you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle—from kickoff and architecture decisions to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement—while maintaining clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.responsibilities:client & stakeholder communicationprovide daily standups and regular progress updates to clients.participate in 1:1 meetings with managers, clients, product owners, and project managers, offering technical insights and guidance.help translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.development & maintenancedevelop, maintain, and enhance php applications using laravel.build, customize, and maintain wordpress websites, including:custom themes and pluginsperformance optimization and security hardeningintegration with external apis and servicesimplement updates and changes according to client requirements, product needs, and statements of work (sow).ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security best practices.project lifecycle & deliveryactively contribute to project kickoff meetings, helping define technical scope, architecture, and deliverables.create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, api documentation, and setup guides.deploy applications to staging and production environments.monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs or production issues.integration & prototypingdocument and test apis provided by clients and ensure seamless integration.set up basic prototype systems to demonstrate features and workflows.configure tools such as ngrok for local testing, collaboration, and secure sharing.collaborate closely with front-end teams and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and project goals.participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making.optionally upskill in front-end frameworks and modern web technologies.qualificationsfluent english (written and spoken)5+ years of professional experience as a php developerbs/ms in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)strong experience with laravelsolid hands-on experience with wordpress, including custom themes and pluginsdeep understanding of:object-oriented phpphp's synchronous behavior and limitationsexperience with:sql and/or nosql databasesdatabase schema design for business processesapi integrations and third-party servicesstrong understanding of security, accessibility, and performance best practicesfamiliarity with common php/web server vulnerabilities and mitigation strategiesexperience with authentication and authorization across multiple systemsproficient with git and modern version control workflowswhat you'll love about uswork modality: 100% remote from your location.schedule: monday to friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (peru time).payment: via deel, during the first few days of each month, to the account of your choice.employment type: contractor (independent contractor).in peru, this corresponds to a fee-for-service invoice.payment method: fee-for-service invoices in soles (or dollars if you reside outside the country).equipment: each collaborator uses their own laptop.work flexibility available based on performance and meeting deadlines.#j-*-ljbffr