Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, test, and maintain PHP-based applications supporting loan origination, disbursement, repayment, and reporting processes
- Develop and optimize MySQL databases, queries, and stored procedures to ensure data accuracy, performance, and integrity
- Collaborate with operations and business teams to translate lending requirements into technical solutions
- Troubleshoot application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks, ensuring minimal downtime
- Enhance existing systems with innovative features that improve efficiency, automation, and user experience
- Implement and maintain security best practices, including data protection, access control, and audit trails
- Integrate third-party APIs.
- Document system designs, processes, and changes clearly for internal use
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior developers or support staff when required
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience developing applications using PHP
- Strong proficiency in MySQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning
- Solid understanding of web application architecture and backend development
- Experience building or supporting financial, lending, or transactional systems is an advantage
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills with a problem-solving mindset
- Ability to propose innovative technical solutions to business challenges
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations
- Knowledge of version control systems.
- Understanding of application security principles