PHP Developer (Integrations)

Unipesa; Dubai; Remote; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Full-time remote work

Remote MEA region

Job summary

Unipesa, a Dubai-based fintech developer, seeks a skilled PHP Developer (integrations) to design and implement API and redirect integrations with payment providers. You will optimise PHP code, build scalable back-end solutions, and contribute to architecture for high-volume payments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in backend development, strong PHP/Laravel expertise, and experience with RESTful APIs and databases (MySQL/Redis).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial back-end development experience.
• Advanced knowledge of PHP and modern frameworks (Laravel preferred).
• Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, and system design.
• Proven experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations.
• Deep understanding of relational and non-relational data storage (MySQL, Redis, etc.).
• Solid experience in debugging, profiling, and performance tuning.
• Speaks Russian and English (A2).
• Experience with GoLang or microservice-based architectures.
• Background in fintech, billing systems, or payment integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop payment API integrations, optimise PHP code and database queries.
• Build and maintain scalable architectures to support high transaction volumes.
• Refactor and modernise legacy integrations, ensuring maintainability and performance.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and DevOps to ensure reliable product delivery.
• Participate in architectural planning and implementation of new system components.
• Review code, enforce development standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and automation.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

RESTful APIs

System architecture

Performance tuning

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Docker

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

We are looking for aPHP Developer (integrations) with deep technical expertise and a strong background in building scalable, high-performance systems. In this role, you will develop and optimise integrations and back-end solutions, contribute to the overall architecture and efficiency of Unipesa's fintech platforms.

About Unipesa

Unipesa is a Dubai-based development company specialising in B2B2C solutions for payment services across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. We integrate with local and global payment methods, connect payment agents to service providers, and build communication solutions that enable customer engagement across SMS, messaging apps, and more.

Role Purpose

The primary focus of this role is to design and implement API and redirect integrations with various payment providers, improve system performance, and ensure best practices across Unipesa's codebase.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop payment API integrations, optimise PHP code and database queries

Build and maintain scalable architectures to support high transaction volumes

Refactor and modernise legacy integrations, ensuring maintainability and performance

Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and DevOps to ensure reliable product delivery

Participate in architectural planning and implementation of new system components

Review code, enforce development standards, and mentor junior developers

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and automation

PHP 7+, Native PHP, Laravel

MySQL, Redis

Docker

Kafka, RabbitMQ are a plus

Ideal Candidate

5+ years of commercial back-end development experience

Advanced knowledge of PHP and modern frameworks (Laravel preferred)

Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, and system design

Proven experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations

Deep understanding of relational and non-relational data storage (MySQL, Redis, etc.)

Solid experience in debugging, profiling, and performance tuning

Passion for clean, maintainable, and testable code

Speaks Russian and English (A2)

Nice to Have

Experience with development automation (templating, CI/CD, AI-assisted coding)

Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Familiarity with columnar databases (ClickHouse)

IT Security fundamentals

Experience with GoLang or microservice-based architectures

Background in fintech, billing systems, or payment integrations

Broad IT background and curiosity for emerging technologies

What's in it for you?

Technical ownership and opportunity to influence system architecture

A product-focused environment with real impact in fintech and payments

Flexible schedule and full-time remote work