Backend Developer

Woven Advice; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Fintech company is seeking an experienced data-focused backend developer to enhance their product and API integrations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in PHP, preferably 2+ years in Laravel, and a strong background in data optimization and API development. This role offers the opportunity to shape an eco-system of microservices and work in a collaborative environment. Remote work is possible, with a focus on efficiency and innovation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with PHP, ideally 2+ years with Laravel.
• Passionate about data, tech and efficiency.
• Strong experience with data optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Supercharge product, integrations and APIs.
• Shape a product eco-system of microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data-focused backend development

Laravel / PHP

MySQL

API development

Data transformations

ETL System Development

Data analytics

TDD - phpunit / pest

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

Excellent communication

Job description

We're an early staged UK Fintech company, focused on solving data challenges across the wealth management industry. We're looking for an experienced data-focused backend developer to help supercharge our product, integrations and APIs.

In return, we offer a chance to shape not just a product, but an eco-system of microservices from the ground up.

We're looking for someone who is :

• Passionate about data, tech and efficiency
• UK Based (although the role is still remote)
• Experienced with Laravel / PHP (10.x / 8.1 +) and MySQL
• An expert with APIs, data, transformations and calculations
• Strong experience with data optimisation :
• ETL System Development (Extract, Transform, Load)
• API development and integrations
• Data analytics
• TDD - phpunit / pest
• SOLID Design Principles
• Experienced with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration
• A fast mover who isn't afraid to test, learn and iterate (agility and curiosity are key to everything we build!)

Nice to have :

• Experience in smaller companies, start-ups or fast paced tech environments
• Prior experience in the FinTech or Wealth Management domain
• Familiarity with Snowflake

Must have a minimum 5 years experience with PHP and ideally 2+ years with Laravel and a love of developing new integrations!

If you like the sounds of the project and all or some of this describes you, please get in touch!