Backend Laravel / PHP Developer bei The Moran Group

We’re looking for a full-time, backend Laravel / PHP Developer to join our small but mighty development team. This role is heavily focused on data, automation, and integration. You’ll work closely with our Senior Developer to build and maintain tools that support every department of our agency.

Work Location

This is a full-time position. Remote applicants are welcome, though local Baton Rouge or New Orleans applicants will be prioritized, as some hybrid in-office time may be required as business dictates.

About The Moran Group

The Moran Group is an experienced team of advertising professionals passionate about our clients’ success. We’ve been in business for over 40 years as a fully integrated advertising agency, creating long-lasting partnerships with our clients. We handle everything in-house, from digital to traditional advertising, including creative strategy and production.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data-heavy backend systems.
• Build and maintain API integrations (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, etc.).
• Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to deliver production-ready automated advertising tools.
• Define, document, and maintain application architectures leveraging modern PHP and various cloud tools.

Required Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of professional experience as a Laravel Developer (backend-focused).
• Strong knowledge of modern PHP (typing, namespaces, interfaces, PSR standards).
• Experience with SQL databases and ORM frameworks.
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• Web scraping tools and techniques.
• Puppeteer or other headless browser automation.
• Docker / Docker Compose for containerized development.
• Google Cloud CLI, Cloud Functions, Redis, and asynchronous queues.

Technologies & Platforms We Integrate With

• Quickbase
• Google Ads
• Meta
• Microsoft Ads
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Sheets
• The Trade Desk and other SaaS APIs.

Why Join Us

Our small, highly collaborative team develops and maintains projects for every department of the agency. The value we provide takes many forms, including:

• Process Automation – Using software to make internal processes more efficient.
• Campaign Tracking – Improving and maintaining code that tracks marketing campaign results.
• Custom Reporting – Building unique, month-end reporting solutions for our clients.
• Dynamic Marketing Campaigns – Developing marketing tools driven entirely by software, tailored to client business challenges.

Benefits:

• Generous and flexible paid time off (PTO, mental health, sick days, etc.)
• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance & more
• Flexible spending account
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable to role)