Software Engineer Backend

Software Engineer Backend

At iBoxLab, we build and scale digital products across multiple domains, and we need solid engineers who can hit the ground running. We are looking for a Software Engineer – Backend who writes clean code, takes ownership of their work, and contributes meaningfully to a fast-moving product team.


What You Will Work On

  • Build and maintain backend systems using Laravel & PHP

  • Develop and manage REST APIs for web and mobile applications

  • Design and deliver REST APIs consumed by web and mobile clients, coordinating contracts with frontend teams

  • Contribute to and enforce code quality standards through peer reviews and engineering best practices

  • Debug issues and improve system performance

  • Work with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and optimize queries

  • Handle queues, jobs, and background tasks

  • Integrate third-party services (Payments, SMS, Email, etc.)

  • Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and sprint planning


What We Expect

  • 2-4+ years of experience with Laravel & PHP

  • Solid understanding of MVC architecture, REST API design principles, and service-layer patterns

  • Experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL and database design

  • Comfort using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar) in your daily workflow

  • Ability to read and understand frontend code well enough to debug API integration issues independently

  • Experience working with APIs

  • Comfortable using Git for version control

  • Experience writing unit and feature tests in PHPUnit or Pest

  • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

  • Experience with OTA, flight, or hotel booking platforms is a Plus


Soft Skills That Matter

  • Strong communication in English (written & spoken)

  • Takes ownership, doesn't wait to be told what to do next

  • Communicates blockers early rather than going silent

  • Receptive to code review feedback without ego

  • Curious about how systems work, not just how to make them work


What You Will Get

  • Salary 30k-60k BDT

  • Yearly salary review

  • Government holidays

  • Two yearly Festival bonus

  • Lunch and snacks facility

  • Annual company tour


Work Details

Location: Level 3, Plot 40 (Beside Metro Uttara Center Station), Road 10, Sector 17, Uttara, Dhaka
Type: Full-time (On-site)
Schedule: 9 AM – 5 PM (Sunday to Thursday)