PHP Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

PHP Engineer (Fintech): Building and integrating new APIs to enhance the customer journey in US Loans platforms with an accent on modern PHP development and architectural improvements. Focus on optimising lending platforms, implementing Domain Driven Design, and ensuring high-quality automated testing.

Hybrid in London, UK

Company

Fintech unicorn building technology for loans, credit cards, and car finance in UK and US markets.

What you will do

• Build and integrate new APIs to improve customer journey.
• Optimise lending platforms for performance and scalability.
• Engage in deep architectural discussions and implement modern practices.
• Develop robust backend services using PHP, Symfony, and related stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a 200+ engineer organisation.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience
• Modern PHP 8.0+ development
• Strong understanding of Symfony or Laravel
• High ownership, autonomy, and business orientation
• Strong automated testing skills (unit, integration, functional, Behat)

Nice to have

• Experience with Domain Driven Design, Message-Driven Systems, Event Sourcing
• Financial systems experience
• Desire to learn in a collaborative team

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work: home every Monday and Friday, office Tuesday-Thursday with in-house chefs
• Best-in-class compensation including equity
• Private health insurance coverage
• Equal opportunity employer focused on inclusivity
• Scale up a successful fintech with top Glassdoor and Trustpilot reviews

Hiring process

• Quick chat with team for fit
• Practical take-home coding exercise
• Technical interview on coding and skills
• Culture-add interview for team fit