Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel) - Louco App

Location: Remote Start: Immediately Type: Freelance / Contract (Full-time project) Louco is building a new generation event discovery platform that connects users, creators and the entertainment industry. Our goal is not just to build another event app - we want to rethink how people find & attend events. We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel) who wants to build a real product and work closely with our founders and tech lead. Tasks You will be responsible for building and scaling the backend infrastructure of the Louco platform. Key areas include: • API development for mobile applications • event discovery systems • ticketing infrastructure • social features and user interactions • payment integrations (Stripe) • search and recommendation systems You will work closely with: • Flutter mobile developer • frontend developer • our tech lead and product owner team Requirements Our backend stack includes: • PHP • Laravel • Typesense • Redis • MySQL / PostgreSQL • REST APIs • Docker • Stripe integrations • min. B2 English Level • DevOps / infrastructure experience and scalable backend systems • experience with high traffic platforms We are looking for someone who: • has 6+ years experience as a backend developer • has strong experience with PHP and Laravel • has built API Architecture for mobile applications • has worked on social, streaming, event, ticketing or platform products • has experience with payment systems (Stripe) • understands scalable backend architecture • has experience working in startup environments • is comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines • writes clean, maintainable code Benefits What we offer • work directly with founders • real product ownership • fast-paced startup environment • possibility for long-term collaboration • performance-based bonuses Louco is backed by a strong group of investors and we are already in conversations with potential industry partners. This is a chance to join at an early stage and help build a product with enormous potential that could significantly reshape the event industry. We are building a small but strong team, and people who join us now will play a key role in shaping both the product and the technology behind it. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow