Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Python (Programming Language) PHP (Scripting Language) PHP (Scripting Language) Application Programming Interface (API) PostgreSQL Database Management MySQL Application Programming Interface (API) Custom Attributes Lambda Calculus +13 more

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Communication
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Adaptability
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

4+ years of backend development experience
Strong experience with Laravel (PHP) and Python
RESTful API design and development
Database management with MySQL and PostgreSQL

Requirements:

Develop and maintain core platform infrastructure and APIs using Laravel PHP and Python
Design and implement RESTful APIs and ensure scalable, reliable database operations (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
Collaborate with international fintech clients and cross-functional teams in a lean, fast-moving, async work environment
Own features end-to-end from concept through deployment, with a focus on code quality and performance

Ideaware

Information Technology & Services

About Ideaware

Since 2010, we’ve helped startup founders and fast-growing companies around the world “staff and scale” their software design and engineering teams. Our sole purpose is to help ensure you have the best talent on your team to accomplish your technology and business requirements. We are located in the country of Colombia which is in the center of the western hemisphere. Our team is focused on hiring in the top 5% of developers and designers in Colombia. Benefits Collaboration: Partners have full visibility throughout the candidate selection process and collaborate with the Ideaware recruitment team to interview and secure the best talent. Allocation: Your hand selected team is 100% fully dedicated to you. Managed operation: Ideaware provides the operational support and facilities for your team to do their best work. Working Hours: The Ideaware teams work within the EST (GMT-5) to PST (GMT-8) time zones to ensure overlap with your workday across North America. Proximity: The Ideaware office is only a 2 hour flight from Miami, or 5 from Dallas. Transparent costs: Flat monthly rates and no hidden fees. Cost savings: Potential savings of up to 60% of the costs from hiring a US-based team. Culture: We encourage our partners to embrace the software design and engineering teams as their own. These teams will feel like a seamless extension of your company. Scale & Skill Here are some examples of the various technologies that teams from Ideaware have expertise: Swift Kotlin React Node.js Go Python Cloud infrastructure DevOps

Company type: SME

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

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.