Senior Laravel Backend Developer from Nepal
About Dipesh Khanal
I'm a Senior Laravel Backend Developer from Nepal with 6+ years of experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. I specialize in Laravel and PHP backend development, REST API development, SaaS applications, background processing, database optimization, and backend architecture.
What I Do
Laravel Backend Development
I develop robust backend applications using Laravel and PHP, following clean architecture and maintainable coding practices. My Laravel experience includes REST APIs, authentication, authorization, queues, jobs, events, listeners, scheduled tasks, notifications, and application integrations.
REST API Development
I design and develop REST APIs for web, mobile, and third-party applications, with a focus on security, performance, maintainability, and clear API architecture. I have worked on APIs consumed by React and Flutter applications as well as external services.
SaaS & Business Applications
I build backend systems for SaaS platforms and client-based business applications, including authentication, role-based access control, reporting, integrations, background processing, and complex business workflows.
Database Design & Optimization
I design and optimize MySQL databases for Laravel applications, including database schemas, relationships, indexing, query optimization, eager loading, reporting queries, and large dataset handling.
Backend Architecture
I design backend architectures that prioritize scalability, maintainability, security, and performance. I enjoy breaking complex business requirements into well-structured services, components, APIs, and database models.
Technical Leadership
In addition to writing code, I participate in technical decision-making, project planning, estimation, code reviews, mentoring, and team collaboration. I help developers improve their code quality and follow consistent development practices.
Professional Experience
Backend Developer
Mantra Ideas Pvt. Ltd. · Jan 2023 – Present
- Lead backend development for multiple client projects across different industries and domains.
- Design and develop Laravel REST APIs for React and Flutter applications.
- Architect and optimize MySQL databases for large datasets, complex queries, and reporting systems.
- Implement authentication using Laravel Sanctum and role-based authorization.
- Develop background processing workflows using Laravel queues, jobs, events, and listeners.
- Handle server-related responsibilities with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.
- Mentor interns and junior developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in project planning, estimation, architecture, and technical decision-making.
Senior Laravel Developer
CodeVatika Pvt. Ltd. · Jun 2022 – Present
- Led end-to-end development of Laravel applications from initial development through deployment.
- Refactored and optimized legacy Laravel codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and reliability.
- Designed scalable backend architectures and REST API structures.
- Mentored junior developers and supported team-wide technical growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready applications.
- Participated in sprint planning, project estimation, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
IT Officer / Backend Developer
iCash Pvt. Ltd. · Sep 2022 – Jan 2023
- Developed backend services for a digital wallet platform.
- Worked with a microservice-based architecture and service integrations.
- Documented system features, backend services, and integrations for internal teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver secure fintech solutions.
Laravel Backend Developer
Hunchha Digital Agency · 2021 – 2022
- Designed and developed backend systems using Laravel and PHP.
- Built secure and well-documented REST APIs.
- Mentored interns and conducted code reviews.
- Collaborated with frontend, design, and project teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- Implemented backend security best practices and documented project conventions.
Associate Laravel Developer
Soezze Pvt. Ltd. · Apr 2022 – May 2022
- Developed Laravel-based admin panels for product and category management.
- Built REST APIs consumed by Flutter applications.
- Designed database schemas and handled backend–frontend integration.
Laravel Backend Intern
Digihawk Pvt. Ltd. · Aug 2020 – Nov 2020
- Assisted with backend development using Laravel and PHP.
- Designed database schemas and optimized database queries.
- Collaborated with frontend developers for backend and API integration.
- Participated in code reviews, debugging, and feature development.
Technical Skills
Backend Development
Database & Performance
DevOps & Development Tools
Frontend
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
My role extends beyond backend development. I regularly contribute to technical planning, architecture decisions, estimation, code reviews, mentoring, and project coordination. I enjoy working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with frontend developers, designers, DevOps engineers, project managers, and clients to build practical and reliable software solutions. I also enjoy mentoring junior developers and helping teams establish better development practices, maintainable codebases, and consistent engineering workflows.
Open Source & Laravel Community
I'm passionate about open-source Laravel development and enjoy building tools that can help other Laravel and PHP developers. I have created and contributed to multiple Laravel packages, including packages for payment gateway integrations, developer utilities, logging, SEO management, and other common application requirements. My open-source work focuses on making Laravel development simpler, reusable, and more efficient.
Education
BSc (Hons) Computing
Itahari International College · London Metropolitan University
2018–2021 · Upper Second Class
+2 (NEB)
Vishwa Adarsha Secondary School
2016–2018
S.L.C
Bhanu Memorial English School
2004–2016
Based in Nepal
I'm based in Lalitpur, Nepal, and work on backend systems, Laravel applications, APIs, SaaS platforms, and client-based software projects. I'm interested in solving challenging backend problems, improving application performance, designing scalable architectures, and building software that can reliably grow with business requirements.
Let's Work Together
If you're looking for a Laravel backend developer, PHP developer, or API developer for a project, collaboration, or technical discussion, feel free to get in touch.