We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with strong PHP and cloud experience to join our clients digital marketplace team. You will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient backend systems as our client continues their rapid growth towards becoming one of Australia’s largest digital marketplaces. You will work hands-on across backend development, architecture, API design, and delivery processes. You’ll also mentor junior/offshore developers, collaborate closely with Product and Engineering leadership, and help drive continuous improvement across performance, quality, security, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver backend features across PHP, Laravel, and WordPress. Design reliable, performant, scalable, and cost-effective backend solutions. Build and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs and stand-alone applications. Optimise the performance, cost, security, and quality of the existing stack. Mentor junior and offshore developers on best practices and architecture. Contribute to the refinement of agile processes, coding standards, and documentation. Provide technical estimates, run POCs, and de-risk complex features. Collaborate with Product Managers on feasibility, design, and lifecycle planning. Work with external vendors to expand platform capabilities. Partner with Marketplace and Content teams to support operational and customer needs. Skills & Experience Required 6 years of backend/full-stack experience with PHP. Strong hands-on experience with Laravel and WordPress. Experience designing and developing REST/GraphQL APIs. Solid SQL and NoSQL skills, including ORM experience (Eloquent). Exposure to AWS or GCP cloud environments. Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and ETL patterns. Practical DevOps experience with CI/CD, automation, and observability. Experience building high-traffic, secure, and scalable systems. Strong communication skills, with proven mentoring or leadership capability. Familiarity with Agile practices. Preferred Experience with AWS Well-Architected Framework. Background in automotive, marketplaces, or media. Experience working with external vendors and multi-team environments. Why Join Our Client? Join a fast-growing marketplace backed by one of Australia’s iconic organisations. Work in a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive engineering team. Help shape the technical foundation of our clients technical team Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that encourages bringing your full self to work. Torch thanks you for your interest and should you wish to apply please submit a current resume in WORD format.