Experienced Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel)6 Month Full-Time Contract with potential switch to Permanent Role.
Company: JammJar
Location: Remote, with a minimum of 4 hours overlap with UK time zone working hours 09:00 - 18:00
Language: Must speak fluent English
About JammJar
JammJar is a fast-growing fintech startup focused on transforming the mortgage brokerage industry with AI-powered tools that automate administrative tasks and improve customer interactions. We are building a CRM platform that helps mortgage advisors streamline the mortgage application process, saving time and increasing efficiency. Our vision is to eliminate tedious paperwork and provide real-time, AI-driven insights for brokers, allowing them to better serve their clients.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer (PHP/Laravel) to take responsibility for the backend development of our platform. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience developing backend systems, with deep expertise in PHP and Laravel. As part of a small, highly collaborative team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining backend services, including API development, database management, queue management, and integrations with third-party AI services and local AI models.
You will have the opportunity to shape the backend architecture, help scale our platform as we grow, and play a crucial role in delivering a product that will be used by hundreds of mortgage brokers. We are looking for someone who is a problem-solver, self-motivated, and capable of taking ownership of their work from the ground up.
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