Time zones: SBT (UTC +11) GMT (UTC +0) CET (UTC +1) EET (UTC +2) MSK (UTC +3) AST (UTC -4) FKST (UTC -3) Experienced Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel)
6 Month Full-Time Contract with potential switch to Permanent Role.
Company : JammJar
Location : Remote with a minimum of 4 hours overlap with UK time zone working hours 09:00 - 18:00
Language : Must speak fluent English
About JammJar
JammJar is a fast-growing fintech startup focused on transforming the mortgage brokerage industry with AI-powered tools that automate administrative tasks and improve customer interactions. We are building a CRM platform that helps mortgage advisors streamline the mortgage application process saving time and increasing efficiency. Our vision is to eliminate tedious paperwork and provide real-time AI-driven insights for brokers allowing them to better serve their clients.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) to take responsibility for the backend development of our platform. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience developing backend systems with deep expertise in PHP and Laravel. As part of a small highly collaborative team you will be responsible for building and maintaining backend services including API development database management queue management and integrations with third-party AI services and local AI models.
You will have the opportunity to shape the backend architecture help scale our platform as we grow and play a crucial role in delivering a product that will be used by hundreds of mortgage brokers. We are looking for someone who is a problem-solver self-motivated and capable of taking ownership of their work from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and optimization of backend services using PHP/Laravel ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
- Design and develop APIs (REST or GraphQL) to interact with the frontend external services and AI models.
- Collaborate closely with the frontend development team (React/Next.js) to ensure smooth integration between the backend and frontend.
- Manage and optimize the MySQL database and develop solutions for scaling particularly around handling mortgage-related data and lending criteria.
- Implement and manage error tracking and alerting systems using Sentry .
- Set up and manage queue systems for tasks like document processing and PDF generation.
- Work with infrastructure based on Kubernetes hosted on AWS and use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to manage deployments.
- Develop strategies for integrating third-party AI services and local AI models for real-time mortgage analysis and processing.
- Collaborate with the team to continuously improve the platform’s architecture scalability and performance.
- Ensure the system adheres to security standards particularly around handling sensitive mortgage and personal data (GDPR compliance).
Minimum Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer with a strong focus on PHP/Laravel .
- Proven track record of developing scalable backend services from the ground up.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL and database management.
- Experience with API development (REST or GraphQL) and generating API documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a positive collaborative attitude.
Nice to Have
- Experience with third-party AI services and developing local AI models .
- Experience developing or integrating CRM systems .
- Startup experience or having worked in a fast-paced product-driven environment.
What We Offer
- Remote Work : Work from anywhere with a flexible schedule that overlaps with the UK.
- Ownership : Take full responsibility for your backend work and contribute to key decision-making processes.
- Share Options : The opportunity to be among the first hires in a funded exciting startup with access to share options.
- Collaborative Team : Work closely with a highly skilled and motivated team driving innovation in B2B SaaS/fintech.
- Growth Opportunities : As the platform scales there will be opportunities to take on leadership and architectural roles within the team.
How to Apply
Submit your application to
[email protected] including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're excited to work with JammJar.