About UsDomeo is on a mission to change how letting properties are managed in Europe. We are an online property management platform for mid- to long-term rentals, building a powerful platform at the intersection of PropTech, FinTech, and AI to empower users and speed up, simplify, and transparently process transactions.
We're a passionate team backed by Zest (the largest Italian accelerator), unicorn founders (Scalapay & Truelayer), and the largest independent Italian wealth manager (Azimut).
We are now looking for an experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer who will take full ownership of our existing Laravel application, maintaining, improving, and stabilizing it while supporting the gradual migration to a go tech stack. This is a unique opportunity to be the primary owner of a production platform serving real customers, ensuring business continuity while transitioning toward either a frontend-focused role (React) or backend role (Golang) as the platform evolves.
Current Focus (18/24 months) You Will Own This
You'll be the primary owner and decision-maker for our existing Laravel-based platform while we build its Golang replacement.This means:Autonomous decision-making on technical improvements and prioritiesDirect responsibility for bug fixes, critical improvements, and incident responseOwnership of the entire codebase you'll be the go-to expertFeature enhancements for immediate business needsPerformance optimization and strategic technical debt reductionEnsuring smooth operations during the migration periodKnowledge transfer and comprehensive documentation for system handoff
What \"Ownership\" Means at Domeo
We're looking for someone who will:Make autonomous decisions about technical approaches and prioritiesDrive improvements without waiting to be told what needs fixingThink like a product owner understanding business impact, not just codeOwn the entire lifecycle from requirements to deployment to monitoringCommunicate proactively about risks, blockers, and opportunitiesSet the technical direction for the legacy platform's evolutionBe the expert the person everyone turns to for this codebaseTake pride in keeping a legacy system running smoothly and efficiently
Responsibilities
Platform Ownership (Primary Focus)
Own end-to-end responsibility for the Laravel application's health and performanceMake technical decisions independently on architecture, refactoring, and improvementsProactively identify and resolve issues before they impact usersSet priorities for bug fixes, performance optimization, and feature enhancementsOwn the incident response process and post-mortem analysisTake initiative in reducing technical debt strategicallyEnsure system stability and business continuity during the transition period
Maintenance & Improvements
Maintain and enhance the existing Laravel monolithic applicationPrioritize bug fixes, security patches, and critical functionality improvementsOptimize application performance and database queries for the current production workloadImplement incremental feature enhancements as required by the businessRefactor legacy code to improve maintainability where needed
Code Quality & Stability
Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality standardsWrite and maintain tests using PHPUnit to prevent regressionsOwn monitoring and observability set up alerts and track key metricsDocument complex systems and business logic for knowledge transferEstablish best practices for error handling and loggingBe accountable for code quality across the entire application
Integration & API Management
Maintain existing RESTful APIs consumed by internal and external systemsIntegrate third-party services (payment processors, property management tools, document signing)Ensure API backward compatibility during platform transitionWork with Eloquent ORM for database operations and migrations
Frontend Development
Maintain and enhance Livewire components and Blade templatesWork with Laravel Mix and Webpack for asset compilationImplement responsive designs using Bootstrap and SCSSEnsure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards
Collaboration & Transition Planning
Act as the bridge between business needs and technical implementationWork closely with the team building the Golang replacementParticipate in architectural discussions for the new platformHelp define API contracts and data migration strategiesMentor junior developers and share domain knowledgeContribute to technical documentation for both legacy and new systemsOwn the knowledge transfer process as systems are migrated
Required Technical Skills
Backend (Primary)
Strong experience with Laravel framework (routing, middleware, Eloquent ORM, service providers, queues, events, jobs)Deep knowledge of PHP including object-oriented programming, traits, interfaces, namespacesExpertise in MySQL including complex queries, joins, indexes, transactions, and performance tuningExperience with Artisan console commands and custom command developmentUnderstanding of Laravel's authentication and authorization systems (gates, policies)Proficiency with Composer for dependency managementExperience with database migrations and seedersKnowledge of Laravel queues and background job processing
Frontend
Solid experience with Livewire (components, actions, properties, lifecycle hooks, real-time updates)Proficiency with Blade templating engine and directivesStrong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) including promises, async/await, modulesExperience with SCSS/SASS and CSS preprocessorsFamiliarity with Bootstrap framework and grid systemUnderstanding of Webpack/Laravel Mix for asset bundlingExperience with Yarn or npm for package management
Development Tools & Practices
Proficient with Git workflows (feature branches, merge requests, conflict resolution)Experience with Docker and docker-compose for local developmentKnowledge of GitHub CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with PHPUnit for unit and feature testingUnderstanding of PSR standards and PHP coding conventionsExperience with code quality tools like StyleCI, ESLint
System & Infrastructure
Understanding of Linux/Unix environmentsExperience with nginx or Apache web serversKnowledge of Redis for caching and session managementFamiliarity with application monitoring and error tracking toolsUnderstanding of security best practices (CSRF, XSS, SQL injection prevention)Experience with performance profiling and optimization
Architecture & Patterns
Experience with MVC architecture and service-oriented designUnderstanding of repository pattern and dependency injectionKnowledge of RESTful API design principlesFamiliarity with event-driven architectureExperience with database normalization and schema design
Experience Requirements
5+ years of professional experience with PHP and LaravelProven track record of owning production applications from end to endExperience being the primary technical owner or lead developer on a projectDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive technical initiativesExperience with full-stack development (backend + frontend)History of proactive problem-solving and incident managementExperience working with legacy codebases and managing technical debtDemonstrated ability to debug complex issues in monolithic applicationsHistory of working in Agile/Scrum environments
Preferred Experience
Experience with PropTech, FinTech, or regulated industriesPrevious involvement in platform migrations or rewritesTrack record of being the \"go-to person\" for a codebase or systemKnowledge of payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)Familiarity with document management and e-signature servicesBackground in API versioning and backward compatibility strategiesExposure to React or Golang (even at a learning level)
Soft Skills & Mindset
Essential Traits
Ownership mindset: You treat the codebase as your own product and take pride in its qualityProactivity: You identify issues before they become problems and drive solutionsAccountability: You take responsibility for outcomes, not just outputsSelf-direction: You don't need hand-holding; you see what needs to be done and do itPragmatism: You balance perfectionism with business needs and ship valueInitiative: You propose improvements and drive them to completionResilience: You stay calm under pressure and own incident resolutionCommunication: You proactively update stakeholders and document decisions clearly
Additional Qualities
Adaptability: Comfortable working with legacy code and learning new technologiesProblem-solving: Strong debugging skills and systematic troubleshooting approachCollaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams during transitionGrowth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning React or Golang for future role evolutionCustomer focus: Understanding that code quality impacts real users and business outcomes
What We Offer
Competitive salary plus performance-based bonusStock option plan tied to funding milestonesTrue ownership this isn't just a title, you'll have real decision-making powerAutonomy and trust we hire people to own things, not to micromanage themFlexible working arrangements with remote optionsLearning budget for courses and training in React or GolangClear career path with intentional transition planningOpportunity to shape your future role based on your interestsWork with a collaborative startup team with experienced advisorsExposure to modern architectural patterns during platform evolutionDirect impact your work directly affects business success and customer satisfactionMentorship opportunities with both legacy and new tech stacks
Our Hiring Process
Submit your application with CV and portfolio/GitHub profileInitial 30-min video call with the tech lead discuss ownership experience and mindsetTechnical assessment practical Laravel debugging and enhancement challenge, plus architecture, maintenance scenarios, and decision-making discussionFinal interview with the CEO and co-founderOffer