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# Senior Laravel Developer | PHP | Backend Development | Diegem | Hybrid M/V/X

- **Company:** ILIAS Solutions
- **Location:** Machelen, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Databases, Database Storage Structures, Laravel, MySQL, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Api Design, Docker
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.actiris.brussels/nl/burgers/jobadvertentie/?reference=5978306

## About the Role

You have built multiple real projects beyond tutorials or school assignments
. You can show code, applications or systems you have developed
. Experience with Laravel and PHP
. Understanding of APIs and databases (e.g. MySQL)
. You enjoy building from scratch and taking ownership of problems
. You are comfortable working in evolving and less structured environments
. Interest in performance, scalability and clean code
. Experience with Filament is a strong plus
. Familiarity with tools such as React or Docker is a plus
. Structured and analytical way of working
. Clear communication and willingness to collaborate

Systems Thinking and Analytical Strength

You understand how code, systems and users connect. You think beyond features and consider performance, structure and the wider impact of technical decisions.

## Description

You work on real products using Laravel, PHP and APIs, and contribute to systems that are designed to scale and support real world use.

Meaningful Work in a Mission Driven Environment

You build software that is used in practice. Your work supports systems where reliability and performance matter. You see the direct impact of what you build.

Complex Challenges, Clear Solutions

You work in an environment where ideas move fast and structure is still evolving. Not everything is defined yet. You solve real development challenges, from building APIs to improving performance and system design.

The Impact You Help Create

You contribute to applications that are actively used. Your code does not sit in a backlog. It becomes part of working systems and influences how products evolve.

Your Mission

You build and improve backend systems and contribute to scalable applications.
You take ownership of development challenges and use your experience to deliver practical solutions.

. Develop applications using Laravel and PHP
. Build and integrate APIs and database structures
. Improve performance and system reliability
. Write clean, structured and maintainable code with focus on scalability
. Contribute to technical decisions and architecture discussions
. Work closely with a small team and share ideas

Support Core Defense Capabilities

. Fleet Management through supporting applications
. Total Asset Visibility through data driven systems
. MRO and Sustainment through reliable backend services