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Richman Loveday

@richmanloveday2

Mid-level backend developer specializing in Laravel and PHP, building scalable, maintainable APIs for real-world products.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote backend work where I can build and scale Laravel/PHP APIs with clean architecture, strong validation, and maintainability—collaborating with teams to deliver production-ready features with performance, security, and reliability.

I’m a mid-level backend and full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React). I focus on backend architecture, RESTful APIs, database systems, and clean separation of concerns using MVC patterns.

Across roles, I’ve led and shipped production work on systems like the HNG Job Portal, designing reusable APIs and shared services that reduced code duplication and improved long-term maintainability. I work effectively in remote teams, translating UI designs into scalable backend features and enforcing consistent validation and authorisation flows.

I also value measurable reliability: I’ve improved system reliability and reduced production bugs by tightening API contract enforcement, and supported delivery with SOLID/DRY principles, scalable architecture, and Docker-based consistency. From fintech-style escrow workflows to loan management systems, I aim for production-ready solutions with strong security, performance, and maintainability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Laravel Backend Developer (Project)

Emerj LLC

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)

Designed and built the backend for the HNG Job Portal using Laravel, applying service-layer architecture and MVC for maintainability. Engineered reusable APIs and shared services and worked with a remote team to ensure consistent validation and authorization flows.

Laravel MVC Service Layers API Design shared services Validation Authorization Backend

Backend-Developer (Internship program)

Hotels.ng

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 (2 months)

Led backend development for the HNG Job Portal within a remote engineering team. Designed database schemas and implemented backend logic following SOLID and DRY principles, translating UI designs into API endpoints and coordinating sprints and code reviews.

Backend Development Database Schema Design SOLID Dry Code Review Remote Team

Fullstack Developer

5centsCDN

Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Refactored the core Slim-based architecture to improve team productivity and built RESTful APIs for AI-driven chatbots and customer support tools on a high-traffic CDN platform. Containerized applications with Docker, contributed to CI/CD using GitHub Actions, and improved reliability by enforcing API contracts.

RESTful APIs Docker GitHub Actions CI CD Refactoring Reliability

PHP Developer

Cryptographic Solutions

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Worked on a contract basis on backend development, database structuring, and system optimization. Developed a loan management system using PHP with a MySQL backend, focused on security standards and delivering a production-ready system under project deadlines.

PHP MySQL Backend Development Data Structuring System Optimization Security Loan Management System

Fullstack Developer

Luzoma Microsystems

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Solely developed “Risky T”, a secure escrow platform, focusing on backend architecture, database design, and transaction workflows. Implemented conditional fund release and fraud prevention, built UI interfaces with Bootstrap and Tailwind, and optimized performance and scalability through testing and troubleshooting.