Job Title : Systems Architect for PHP & Swift Financial Apps (Full-Stack Laravel Developer)
Location : Remote (LatAm Preferred)
Salary : $2,000 - $5,000 USD per month, depending on experience
Work Schedule : Flexible, but availability during EST hours is required.
Job Overview :
We are seeking a Systems Architect with strong expertise in PHP (Laravel) and Swift , capable of working across multiple platforms to maintain and enhance our custom retirement conversion software.
This software includes a financial web application built with Laravel and a Swift-based financial calculator . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of handling legacy codebases , business-critical systems , and production issue resolution .
This is a hands-on technical role that requires innovative thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
Top Qualifications :
- Experience with Legacy Codebases : Significant experience working with existing codebases that were not of your own creation.
- Business-Critical Systems : Experience maintaining codebases directly tied to business revenue , such as systems used by employees for sales and customer service.
- Handling Production Issues : Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving production bugs in revenue-critical environments .
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and Maintain Applications : Use PHP (Laravel) to build and enhance web applications, ensuring high performance and seamless data flow between the Laravel and Swift components.
- Enhance Financial Calculations : Work on improving the Swift-based financial calculator and integrate it with the Laravel backend for accurate and efficient data processing.
- Legacy Codebase Management : Refactor and maintain existing systems to ensure they meet current business needs, focusing on revenue-critical aspects.
- Infrastructure Management : Assist with server setup, maintenance, and deployment environments using Docker and Shell scripting .
- Production Issue Resolution : Quickly diagnose and resolve software bugs in environments critical to business revenue.
- Optimize Performance : Focus on the accuracy, performance, and efficiency of financial calculations across both systems.
- Collaborate with the Team : Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Documentation : Write clear and concise documentation to enable other developers to contribute effectively to the project.
- Available During EST Hours : Be accessible during critical times , especially EST working hours , to ensure rapid response to urgent issues.
Additional Qualifications :
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role, working with PHP, Laravel, and Swift.
- Proficiency in PHP (Laravel) , with practical experience using Blade templates and object-oriented programming (OOP) .
- Swift Experience : Proven experience with financial calculations in Swift, or the ability to migrate Swift-based logic to the Laravel backend.
- Infrastructure Skills : Familiarity with Shell scripting , Docker , and server management.
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to identify multiple solutions to a problem and implement the best one.
- Integration Experience : Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and connecting various components of a tech stack.
- Communication Skills : Strong ability to convey technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively within a remote team.
- English Proficiency : Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
Nice-to-Haves :
- Financial Services Experience : Previous experience working with financial applications and understanding complex financial equations .
- Database Management : Knowledge of MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL for database optimization.
- Digital Ocean Experience : Familiarity with Digital Ocean for deployment and infrastructure.
- Authentication Systems : Experience with Laravel's built-in features like Passport or Sanctum for user management and authentication.
- PDF Generation : Knowledge of generating and managing PDF reports within Laravel applications.