PHP Developer

Who We Are EarthCam is a global leader in webcam technology that gives construction teams real-time visibility into their jobsites—anytime, anywhere. Our solutions support project monitoring, documentation, promotion, and jobsite security across construction projects worldwide. Our platform delivers live video, time-lapse recordings, progress tracking, and site security, powered by smart AI tools that turn visual data into useful insights for better decision-making. Since creating the first construction webcam in 1996, EarthCam has been trusted on major projects like One World Trade Center, SoFi Stadium, and the Panama Canal Expansion, and integrates with tools such as Procore, Autodesk, and Bentley. We're a collaborative, hands-on team that builds our technology in-house and works closely across departments to solve real problems for real users. Job Description EarthCam is seeking a motivated and curious Junior Backend Developer to join our in-house development team. This role focuses on building and maintaining backend services and APIs that power our web applications—primarily using PHP (Laravel)—and supporting reliable data flows between systems. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code while collaborating closely with engineers, product, and UX teams. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain backend features using PHP (Laravel) to support product and business needs - Build and support RESTful APIs used by internal tools and customer-facing applications - Work with databases (primarily MySQL) to design schemas, write queries, and improve performance - Implement validation, authentication/authorization, and secure data handling best practices - Write clean, testable code; assist with debugging, bug fixes, and production support - Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth end-to-end functionality - Participate in code reviews and follow established deve