The Role
The PHP Backend Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining backend applications using PHP and Laravel, designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, conducting testing, managing data structures, integrating with third-party services, and adhering to best practices in software development.
Summary Generated by Built In
PHP backend developer
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain robust backend applications using PHP and Laravel.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code to ensure readability and reusability.
- Design and implement efficient RESTful APIs and optionally, GraphQL APIs.
- Write comprehensive tests using PHPUnit or Pest in adherence to TDD practices.
- Manage data structures and ensure proper data reconciliation processes.
- Integrate with third-party services using APIs, with a strong understanding of JSON structures.
- Maintain a proficient understanding of software development workflows and version control using Git.
Required Experience:
- Proven experience as a PHP backend developer in financial sectors such as banking, fintech, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience with API integration and management.
- Familiarity with data structures relevant to financial operations and transaction systems.
- Experience in a financial environment, particularly with systems related to wallet management or banking applications.
Top Skills
PHP
The Company
What We Do
ABU (YC S21) is a B2B marketplace and last-mile distribution partner, offering tech-enabled, route-to-market development and merchandising for FMCG brands in undeveloped areas while helping unbanked businesses grow through efficient delivery, an affordable product basket, inventory management, and credit facilities.
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, we are reinventing the way retailers in the informal sector order, stock, and receive supplies for their shops in Southern Africa.
We're HIRING! Join our growing team. Be part of something big
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