SQL Developer W/Laravel

We are seeking a skilled SQL Developer with Laravel experience to support a technology modernization initiative. This role will focus on improving and optimizing an existing web portal, cleaning and enhancing database structures, and supporting API-driven application development in a fast-moving environment.

This is a newly created role offering hands-on technical impact and direct interaction with business and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures

• Analyze and clean existing SQL code to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability

• Develop and support backend functionality using PHP and Laravel

• Build, integrate, and maintain APIs that support web and application services

• Collaborate with front-end and application teams to support portal enhancements

• Work with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL

• Support modernization efforts by improving existing systems and workflows

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including executives

• 2+ years of experience as a SQL Developer or similar backend role

• Strong, hands-on experience with SQL development and query optimization

• Experience developing applications or services using PHP and Laravel

• Familiarity with API development and integration

• Experience working with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL

• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing technical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting React-based front-end applications

• Exposure to application modernization or refactoring initiatives

• Experience working in executive-facing or stakeholder-driven environments

Technical Skills

• SQL Development

• PHP

• Laravel

• API Development and Integration

• Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

• Basic understanding of modern front-end frameworks (preferred), All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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