Salla is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in PHP/Laravel to join their merchant-focused squads. This role is integral to building and scaling backend services that directly support merchants across different streams. The position involves working with PHP and Laravel as the core stack, developing RESTful APIs, handling integrations, and designing scalable architecture. The focus is on merchant journeys including orders, shipping, and catalog management. The ideal candidate will work closely with product, design & engineering teams, emphasizing clean code, testing, and performance-minded development. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing e-commerce platform while mentoring junior engineers and implementing best practices in software development. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, allowing for both collaborative office work and remote flexibility.