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• Position: Backend Engineer (PHP Laravel)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer with a strong background in PHP Laravel to join our innovative technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in building scalable backend systems, leading technical initiatives, and ensuring high availability and performance of production systems.


• You will play a key role in backend development, system architecture, DevOps, and cloud deployments, while collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver world-class digital solutions — especially within fintech, lending, or digital banking environments.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using PHP (Laravel) and Node.js.


• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.


• Manage and optimize relational databases, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL.


• Implement secure authentication and authorization using JWT and/or OAuth2.


• Ensure clean, maintainable, and well-documented codebases.

System Reliability & Performance

• Resolve production issues across all live environments.


• Ensure minimum 99% uptime across all application channels.


• Work with cross-functional teams to design proactive monitoring and early alert systems for downtimes and anomalies.


• Continuously improve application performance, scalability, and security.

DevOps, Cloud & CI/CD

• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes (or Docker Swarm).


• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using AWS Fargate.


• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.


• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.


• Implement automation, logging, and monitoring solutions for production reliability.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of all application technical documentation.


• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-impact features.


• Contribute to IT strategy, system architecture, and long-term platform scalability.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with PHP (Laravel).


• Strong working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).


• Proven experience building and maintaining high-performance, high-availability web applications using open-source technologies.


• Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Solid understanding of Docker and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes or Docker Swarm).


• Hands-on experience with AWS Fargate for containerized application deployment.


• Strong experience working in CI/CD environments using tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.


• Practical experience with message queues and caching systems such as Kafka and Redis.


• Strong database design and optimization skills.

General Qualifications

• Strong background and deep expertise in PHP Laravel (mandatory).


• Solid understanding of backend architecture, scalability, and security best practices.


• Experience with Node.js is a strong advantage.


• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to mobile release pipelines and CI/CD workflows.


• Experience in FinTech, lending, or digital banking environments.


• Prior experience in building transaction-heavy or high-availability systems.