Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focus) - Spanish: Native or Conversational

Product Engineering Remote (UTC-3 to UTC+2 preferred) Full time

What we do

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publica.la is a B2B SaaS platform trusted by hundreds of publishers, bookshops, and libraries worldwide to power their digital content sales. Our multi-tenant platform processes millions of transactions across 156 countries, managing digital libraries, subscriptions, and e-commerce at scale. We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise to help us build and scale the core systems that power this growth. You'll work with Laravel/PHP, SingleStore, multi-tenant architecture, and distributed systems.

What you will do

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* Design and develop new features for our multi-tenant SaaS platform, with focus on backend services. * Build and maintain scalable Laravel applications with PHP, SingleStore, and Valkey/Redis. * Work with distributed SQL databases (SingleStore) and implement efficient multi-tenant data isolation patterns. * Develop and optimize queue-based background processing for content ingestion, payments, and analytics. * Collaborate with frontend developers on Livewire and Alpine.js integration. * Ensure code quality through testing (PHPUnit/Pest), static analysis (PHPStan), and code reviews. * Participate in architecture decisions and technical planning for platform scalability. * Work directly with customers to understand their needs and improve the product. * Maintain and improve existing features, ensuring platform reliability and performance. Our stack -------------

Main focus

PHP with Laravel, Livewire, Alpine.js, TailwindCSS, Laravel Nova, Valkey/Redis

Also in the project

SingleStore, AWS Lambda, AWS S3, Cloudflare Workers, Docker, GitLab CI/CD

You might be a fit if you have

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* 6+ years of full stack development experience with strong backend focus. * Deep expertise in PHP and Laravel framework (at least 3 years with Laravel). * Strong SQL database knowledge. * Experience building and scaling multi-tenant SaaS applications. * Solid understanding of queue-based architectures and background processing. * Experience with testing frameworks (PHPUnit/Pest) and static analysis tools. * Native Spanish speaker or conversational-level proficiency required. Strong written communication skills in English and Spanish (most of our communication is async and written). Portuguese is a plus. * Proactive mindset and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Nice to have ----------------

* Understanding of UX principles and ability to collaborate with designers. * Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and component-based architectures. * Experience with SingleStore or other distributed SQL databases (TiDB, CockroachDB). * Livewire and Alpine.js development experience. * Laravel Nova administration panel experience. * Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures. * Payment gateway integration experience (Stripe, MercadoPago). * Experience with content processing pipelines (PDF, EPUB, audio files). * Familiarity with SAML 2.0 and OAuth implementations. * Experience with e-commerce platforms and subscription billing. * Contributions to open-source Laravel packages or projects. How we work ---------------

* 100% remote team working across different time zones. * Async-first communication with clear written documentation. * We value code quality, testing, and maintainability. * Continuous learning and staying updated with technology advancements. * Strong focus on developer experience and productivity. * Collaborative environment where your opinion matters in key decisions. * Direct interaction with customers to understand their needs. Hiring process ------------------

* Initial conversation about your experience and career goals.

* Technical assessment focused on Laravel and backend architecture.

* Technical interview with the engineering team to review your assessment.

* Chat with our CEO about company vision and culture fit.

* Offer.

* Onboarding and start date coordination.

Pay and perks

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* Competitive salary in USD based on experience and location. * 100% remote work with flexible hours. * Flexible, results-based work structure. * Collaborative, creative and dynamic work environment. * Opportunity to work on an industry-leading digital publishing platform. * Unlimited time off. * Occasional team buildings, 100% paid by publica.la. * Reimbursements for books purchased through our platform. * Professional development opportunities within the company. How to apply ----------------

Send us the following

• Your CV/resume
• Links to projects you've worked on (GitHub profile, portfolio, etc.)
• Salary expectations
• Why you want to be part of publica.la

Email: jobs@publica.la with subject Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focus) .