Laravel/React Developer

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Onsite Laravel/React Developer to develop, maintain, and optimize secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications and APIs. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in PHP/Laravel, React.js, databases, REST APIs, and cloud technologies, with responsibility for delivering reliable digital solutions.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP/Laravel and React.js.
• Design, develop, and integrate secure RESTful APIs.
• Build reusable and responsive React components and interfaces.
• Design and optimize database structures, queries, and relationships.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Develop Laravel Jobs, Queues, Events, Listeners, and scheduled processes.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, validation, and application security practices.
• Develop reliable backend services for transaction-based applications.
• Implement appropriate error handling, logging, retry mechanisms, and data integrity controls.
• Write unit and feature tests and participate in application quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate designs into functional interfaces.
• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Optimize application and database performance.
• Participate in application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance on AWS.
• Maintain Git workflows, technical documentation, and development standards.
• Provide regular updates on development progress, blockers, and technical risks.
• Contribute to improving development processes, architecture, and engineering practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers where required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, HND, or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong experience with React.js and JavaScript.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining production web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Good understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, clean code, and software architecture.
• Experience with Laravel queues, jobs, events, notifications, and task scheduling.
• Experience with Redis is an advantage.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms is an advantage.
• Strong Git/GitHub experience.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and webhooks.
• Experience with automated testing, particularly PHPUnit/Laravel testing, is an advantage.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of software security and data integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a development team.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Ability to independently analyze technical problems and implement appropriate solutions.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with any of the following will be an advantage:

• Fintech or financial technology
• Payment systems
• Digital financial platforms
• SaaS applications
• Transaction-based systems
• Financial APIs
• Third-party payment integrations
• Cloud-based applications
• High-availability applications
• Systems requiring strong data integrity and transaction processing

Technology Stack

• Backend: PHP, Laravel
• Frontend: React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL
• Caching & Queues: Redis
• Cloud: AWS
• Version Control: Git/GitHub
• APIs: REST, Webhooks
• Testing: PHPUnit/Laravel Testing

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with FFSD Group.
• Opportunity to work on modern, technology-driven products.
• Opportunity to contribute to the Group's digital transformation initiatives.Hands-on experience withLaravel, React, Redis, and AWS.
• Exposure to financial technology and digital platforms.
• Collaborative environment with product, design, business, and technology teams.
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
• Opportunity to work on challenging software engineering problems and scalable applications.