Backend Developer (Laravel PHP/Python)

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.