Laravel / PHP / Backend Developer

We are looking for a skilled Laravel and PHP Backend Developer with expertise in React, Vue.js, Solidity, and dApp development to join Kwiikpay’s remote engineering team and help us scale. This full-time role involves designing, developing, and maintaining custom web applications, APIs, and decentralized applications (dApps) using the Laravel framework, supporting our fintech and cross-border payment platform. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and can work independently as well as collaboratively with a senior lead developer and product team.

What You’ll Do:

Build and extend core backend services in Laravel (PHP)
Develop and maintain frontend components using React for our main platform and Vue.js
Design, build, and maintain internal APIs and integrate with 3rd-party APIs in the fintech, crypto, and banking space
Develop and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) using Solidity for smart contracts
Optimize our MySQL database and backend logic
Support our AWS-hosted infrastructure (EC2, RDS, S3)
Collaborate closely with our senior lead developer and product team to deliver robust, scalable features
Participate in a lean, agile, high-trust environment where ownership is key
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend and frontend issues promptly
Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards
Contribute to Web3-related features, including wallet integrations and smart contract interactions

What We’re Looking For:

Postgraduate degree (Master’s or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of Laravel and backend development experience
Proficient in React for frontend development and Vue.js for admin site development
Strong experience with Solidity and developing decentralized applications (dApps) for Web3 platforms
Proficient in MySQL and Eloquent ORM
Strong experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth flows
Familiarity with Node.js, Go, or Python (especially for API integration)
Exposure to Web3 technologies (wallets, smart contracts, blockchain protocols, etc.)
Experience working in AWS environments (EC2, RDS, S3)
Proficient in English
Passionate about building disruptive fintech and Web3 products in a lean startup environment
Highly intelligent problem solver who understands the “why” in each task and the problem it solves
Strong communication skills and a self-starter mindset
Bonus: experience with fintech, payments, or KYC integrations

What We’re Not Looking For

We’re building something ambitious, and we need teammates who are aligned with that energy. This role is not a fit for someone who:

Is just looking for a 9-to-5 job to clock in and out
Needs to be constantly told what to do or waits for instructions before acting
Gets stuck in analysis paralysis.
Lacks interest in understanding the product or user impact
Struggles to work independently in a remote setting
Avoids collaboration or gets stuck in siloed work habits
Is uncomfortable with changing priorities and the pace of a startup
Isn’t interested in learning beyond the job spec or upskilling into new tools or frameworks

We value ownership, curiosity, care, and a bias toward action and execution. If you’re excited to grow with a lean, hungry and passionate fintech startup and build high-impact solutions — you’ll thrive here.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and remote work flexibility
Work directly with a lean, senior technical team
Strong focus on output over hours
Opportunity to shape real products and build scalable infrastructure
Room to grow

Role Reporting

The new hire will report directly to the Lead Developer
Sprint priorities and product direction will be guided by business requirements and managed by the Director of Operations
The role will work closely with both to deliver high-priority features and integrations