Software Engineer IV

At Mitratech, we are a team of technocrats focused on building world-class products that simplify operations in the Legal, Risk, Compliance, and HR functions. We are a close-knit, globally dispersed team that thrives in an ecosystem that supports individual excellence and takes pride in its diverse and inclusive work culture centered around great people practices, learning opportunities, and having fun! Our culture is the ideal blend of entrepreneurial spirit and enterprise investment, enabling the chance to move at a rapid pace with some of the most complex, leading-edge technologies available.

For over 35 years, the experts at Mitratech have been focused on solving the complex needs. Today, we serve 20,000 client companies of all sizes globally, representing 30% of the Fortune 500 and over 500,000 users in over 160 countries.

As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for resourceful, enthusiastic, and fresh perspectives. Join our global team and see what makes Mitratech a truly exceptional place to work!

Job Overview 

We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and driven Software Engineer IV to join our team. This role is pivotal in architecting and building scalable, reliable systems using PHP and Laravel, while modernising our existing codebase, managing technical debt, and rapidly delivering high-quality solutions that meet our evolving customer needs.

As a Software Engineer IV, you'll leverage your deep technical expertise and familiarity with the latest development tools to deliver robust, production-ready systems. You’ll actively mentor and guide your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaboration.

What You'll Do

Lead by ExampleWrite exemplary, clean, maintainable, and scalable code in PHP and Laravel, demonstrating best practices and high-quality standards across the stack.

Drive Technical ExcellenceChampion engineering best practices such as consistent coding standards, thorough unit/integration testing, effective code reviews, and maintainable design patterns.

Mentorship and LeadershipMentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, provide constructive guidance, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

System ModernisationRefactor and enhance legacy systems to reduce technical debt while still achieving business delivery targets.

Architectural Design and Decision-MakingCollaborate closely with technical and product teams to design software architecture that aligns with long-term goals, performance, and scalability.

Collaboration and CommunicationWork with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate technical concepts clearly, propose and refine solutions, and incorporate feedback into product and system design.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise

• 6+ years of professional experience in full-stack development with strong PHP and Laravel expertise.
• Proven experience building scalable web applications and well-structured REST APIs.
• Experience with Angular (2+) or other modern JS frameworks (Vue.js, React).
• Solid understanding of SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimisation and schema design.
• Proficiency with Git, pull requests, and version control best practices.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack.

AI LeverageExperience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate development and improve code quality.

Operational ExcellenceProven ability to write production-ready code and maintain high standards for performance, security, and maintainability.

Leadership and MentorshipTrack record of mentoring developers and helping teams grow technically through guidance, knowledge-sharing, and feedback.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leading complex technical projects from design through delivery.
• Familiarity with Laravel testing tools (e.g., PHPUnit, Pest) and frontend testing strategies.
• Experience working in an enterprise-scale or compliance-focused environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple codebases and collaborating with different teams.

Who You Are

A Problem SolverYou enjoy untangling complex technical challenges and finding pragmatic, effective solutions.

Technically StrongDetail-oriented and passionate about writing secure, high-performance, scalable code.

Continuous ImproverAlways looking for ways to improve systems, processes, and your own skills.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.