Vaan, A Verndale Company, is a brand and commerce agency built for the DTC era. We partner with category-defining, digitally native brands to design, build, and optimize high-performing commerce experiences where brand and conversion are inseparable. Our approach—Brand Conversion Design—blends world-class creative, rigorous UX, and deep Shopify Plus expertise to turn storytelling into growth at scale. As part of Verndale, we bring enterprise-grade thinking with the speed, taste, and performance mindset of a modern DTC growth partner.

This position is open for candidates in the North and South America

About the job

As a Backend developer in Vaan you'll primarily focus on developing and maintaining APIs, middleware and ETL applications for enterprise back-end systems. Laravel and modern PHP are essential components of the role also Nestjs.

We seek a detail-oriented senior backend, with a profound understanding of a robust ecommerce and excellent communication skills. E-commerce experience is a prerequisite.

Ready to shape outstanding user experiences? Join us on this exciting journey.

Qualifications:

• 5 Years of experience as a developer

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working primarily with Laravel framework, focusing on back-end development.

• Experience working with Nestjs

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working primarily with Shopify plus projects.

• Proven track record in creating and managing robust integrations between systems (API, File-based, Rest & SOAP)

• Database optimization (MySQL & PGSQL specific) - ability to take legacy dbs and make incremental perfomrnace improvements

• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs creation, integration and best practices

• Understanding of constructing and maintaining GraphQL APIs and GraphQL architectures

• Advanced english level

• Ability to perform basic debugging of Database servers (load monitoring, performance tuning etc)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, effectively communicating ideas and solutions.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.

• Passion for learning and keeping up with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Preferred (not required) Qualifications:

• Understanding of Containerization, setting up containers using Docker.

• Domain knowledge of the eCommerce space, including understanding of common eCommerce entities like Orders, Products, Shipping concepts, etc.

• Ability to diagram solutions

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with our project management, front-end development, and design teams to understand project requirements, technical specifications, and timelines.

• Develop and maintain robust, secure, and efficient back-end solutions using Laravel, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with various third-party services, payment gateways, and APIs relevant to eCommerce platforms.

• Design and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries and implement caching strategies to enhance application performance.

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project guidelines.

• Identify and troubleshoot issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks, and collaborate with the team to implement effective solutions.

• Collaborate with front-end developers to define API specifications and facilitate seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.

• Continuously update and enhance existing applications, keeping them aligned with evolving business requirements and industry trends.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest Laravel updates, best practices, and emerging technologies in back-end development.

Recruitment process

• HR interview

• Technical Interview with a Tech Lead

• Technical Interview with a the Eng. Director

• Technical Interview with the CTO

• Offer letter

Benefits after the third month of employment:

• Once per year the entire team meet in one place (al the costs will be covered by the company)

• 500 us for equipment

• 20 PTOs

• 10 holidays from your country of residence (you choose which one)

• Bonus depending on the performance of the company