PHP Developer

Our client, is expanding its engineering team to support the growth of its AI-driven mortgage app and platform. They are building the UK’s first AI-native, direct-to-consumer mortgage platform - simplifying mortgage approvals and legal processing into one seamless experience.

If you’re passionate about scalable backend architecture, clean code, and high-impact products that redefine fintech, this could be the next big step in your career.

You’ll be part of a small, high-performing international team that values craftsmanship, ownership, and innovation over bureaucracy.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Laravel.
• Build modular, event-driven components and microservices to support the app’s growing ecosystem.
• Optimise MySQL queries, database schema, and system performance.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product and data teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and maintain technical documentation.

What we expect from you:

• 5+ years of experience in PHP/Laravel backend development.
• Strong understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Advanced MySQL knowledge (query profiling, schema design, optimisation).
• Proven experience in API development and event-driven architecture.
• Git proficiency and a solid grasp of scalability and modular design.
• Analytical mindset and self-sufficiency in a fast-paced environment.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience with Redis or other caching systems.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerised environments.
• Exposure to multi-tenant or permission-based architectures.
• Experience refactoring or modernising legacy systems.

What’s in it for you:

• Compensation based on your skills and experience with an approximate monthly gross of around 5000 EUR.
• B2B contractor role with long-term collaboration potential.
• Fully remote setup
• Company-provided hardware.
• Annual team offsites in the UK or EU.
• Learning budget for professional development.

Hiring process:

• Interview with Tech Recruitment
• Technical interview
• Final interview