Backend Developer (Laravel PHP/Python)
Remote
Full Time
Experienced
What We're Looking For
At Ideaware we're looking for a solid Backend Developer (Laravel PHP / Python) to work on our core platform infrastructure and APIs. You will be working with one of our international clients who is a financial technology service that lets consumers buy products now and pay for them over time through installment plans.
Requirements
- +4 years of backend experience
- Strong experience with Laravel (PHP) and Python
- RESTful API design and development
- Database management (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher (able to communicate effectively in written and spoken form in professional settings).
- Fintech or regulated industry experience is a meaningful plus, not just a checkbox
Remote-first with occasional travel as needed - We operate in a lean, fast-moving environment — candidates who take ownership and work well async are a strong fit
Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech, BNPL, or payments infrastructure
- AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3 — any combination)
- DevOps mindset — infrastructure as code, deployment pipelines, monitoring
- Familiarity with fraud detection logic or financial data systems
- Experience with Stripe
What's in It for You
- Fully remote — work from anywhere.
- Benefits — PTO and other perks depending on the client.
- Join collaborative, high-performance teams that value your input and expertise.
- Work with US-based companies building exciting, impactful products.
If you’re a Backend Developer (Laravel PHP / Python) who thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering elegant solutions, and working with talented teams around the world, we’d love to hear from you.
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