Laravel Software Developer

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Laravel
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following PHP and Laravel standards

API Development

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with internal and external systems

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and frontend developers to deliver features and improvements
• Participate in cross-functional team discussions and planning

Performance & Security

• Ensure high standards of application performance, security, and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues and bugs in production

Code Quality & Best Practices

• Participate in code reviews and promote coding standards and best practices
• Maintain source control using Git and follow agile development workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Laravel and PHP backend development
• Strong understanding of MySQL, relational databases, and data modeling
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Git version control and agile methodologies
• Basic understanding of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience in financial or loan management systems, USSD applications, or mobile carrier integrations is a strong advantage