Senior Backend Developer at PesaKit

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Company Details
Name:PesaKit
Industry: Banking
Description: PesaKit is a fintech company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya that enables mobile money agents in Africa to become last mile distribution points for digital financial services. We are on a mission to empower every mobile money agent in Africa to become the source of affordable and convenient digital and financial services, so they and their communities can better grow and prosper. PesaKit harnesses the power of cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, combining it with human intelligence, a synergy that facilitates accuracy and consistency in delivering a variety of financial services to improve the financial health of the underserved communities across Africa.
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Develop, maintain, deploy, and optimize backend applications using Laravel and PHP.
  • Collaborate with other developers to design and implement APIs.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
  • Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
  • Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Manage and maintain database schemas, queries, and migrations.
  • Integrate third-party services, libraries, and tools as needed.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to standards.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in software development and Laravel.

Qualifications and Skills 

  • 3 – 5 years of professional experience in backend development with PHP and Laravel or Node.js.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT, or comparable experience is an added advantage
  • Thorough mastery of the fundamental web languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Blade.
  • Solid experience working with PHP, the most recent Laravel version, and SOLID Principles, as well as other web frameworks
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and API integration.
  • Understanding of unit testing and testing frameworks.
  • Solid working understanding of database architecture and query optimization using MySQL
  • Working knowledge of server technologies (Apache, Nginx, PHP-FPM) and cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Knowledge of version control tools, particularly Git.
  • Experience with queues, jobs, and task scheduling in Laravel.
  • Knowledge of Docker and other containerization tools is a plus.
  • Passion for the best design and coding practices, and a desire to develop new bold ideas
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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