PHP Developer, Tekambi

Aquila

8d • Remote

About The Position

At Aquila, we invest in category-defining B2B/B2G software companies globally, acting as a thought-partner, striving for the success of our companies in the long term. We are a well-managed, profitable company that operates like a startup with the financial backing of a parent company. For our people, this means limitless possibilities.
We are unapologetically unique, pivoting to respond to the needs of the multiple markets we operate in. We have ambitious goals, and we are looking for genuine contributors with integrity, energy, flexibility, and loyalty. We are investing in building future leaders who can take an idea and make things happen.
Tekambi is a customer-focused online lead management system designed specifically for alternative credit lenders. Founded in 2012 and part of Aquila since 2022, our plug-and-play platform helps lenders take control of their marketing campaigns, lead filtering processes, and credit risk underwriting. Built by experienced technical leaders, Tekambi delivers a flexible, reliable solution that simplifies decision-making and enables lending portfolios to manage every aspect of lead purchasing with precision.
Reporting to the Director of Technology, we are hiring a PHP Developer to join our cross-functional team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our SaaS web applications and back-end systems. You will take ownership of your work, ensuring features are built to high-quality standards, aligned with business needs, and developed with scalability and reliability in mind. You will collaborate closely with Developers, UI/UX Designers, and product stakeholders, translating requirements into actionable technical plans and ensuring clarity across teams. You will support project delivery, review and guide work completed by contract or offshore developers, and ensure deployed features meet requirements and quality expectations.
This is a fully remote role open to candidates in the US.
Influence and ownership. You will work in a fast-paced, small-team environment where your contributions are highly visible and genuinely shape the platform. You will have autonomy in how you approach and implement solutions, driving enhancements across a complex, enterprise-level system. You will translate requirements into action, guide development priorities, and see the direct impact of your work on both the product and the business.
Meaningful technical challenges. You will dive into a sophisticated SaaS platform with plenty of interesting problems to solve, from feature development to performance optimization. You will collaborate closely with the original developer, gaining rare insight into architecture and decision-making, and work hands-on across the stack to ensure features are built, tested, and deployed to high-quality standards. You will have the flexibility to experiment, refine workflows, and strengthen modern engineering practices.
Growth, support, and exposure. You will be part of a small, collaborative team backed by the stability and resources of a larger organization. You will interact directly with clients and cross-functional partners, building communication skills and business understanding you wouldn’t typically gain in bigger companies. You will receive strong mentorship, contribute to critical initiatives, and access career paths spanning senior development, technical leadership, product, or project management, whatever aligns with your long-term goals.

Requirements

• The technical background. You have experience building enterprise software with strong proficiency in PHP and modern frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter. You write clean, object-oriented code and are fluent in building and consuming RESTful APIs. You bring solid experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server), including schema design and query optimization. You are comfortable developing full-stack features that integrate HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Vue.js, React, or Angular. You understand the full software development lifecycle and contribute effectively to experienced engineering teams.
• The modern engineering toolkit. You are proficient with Git and modern collaboration workflows, and you have hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and scaling enterprise SaaS applications. You understand how to build reliable, maintainable, and secure systems, contribute to code quality and continuous improvement, and ensure strong performance across environments. You may have experience with AWS or Azure, Agile methodologies, SOC 2 considerations, Linux administration, Docker for local development, and collaborating with offshore teams.
• The delivery mindset. You identify gaps in delivery processes and create practical solutions. You set clear goals, define steps for execution, and ensure projects move forward efficiently. You are curious, resourceful, and committed to solving problems quickly while maintaining resilience and cost-effectiveness. You stay current with best practices in PHP development and product engineering. You can manage client-facing responsibilities, clarify requirements, and translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders. You take ownership from intake through production deployment, ensuring work meets functional and quality expectations.
• The interpersonal skills. You have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and maintain documentation. You build collaborative relationships with both onshore and offshore teams and adapt quickly when priorities shift. You value diverse perspectives, work autonomously, and demonstrate proactive problem-solving. You thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment with high visibility and opportunities to make an impact.

Nice To Haves

• You may have experience with AWS or Azure, Agile methodologies, SOC 2 considerations, Linux administration, Docker for local development, and collaborating with offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack PHP ownership. You will lead the end-to-end development of SaaS web applications; designing, developing, and maintaining PHP-based systems, RESTful APIs, and back-end services. You will build high-quality, secure, and reliable code, write and execute unit and system tests, troubleshoot and debug issues, and ensure applications are scalable and production-ready. You will create and maintain technical documentation and follow secure coding practices to protect applications from vulnerabilities.
• Ensure quality. You will review and verify work completed by contract and offshore developers, prepare tickets for deployment, and ensure features are ready for production. You will conduct thorough code reviews, enforce coding standards, and identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across applications and databases to optimize speed and reliability.
• Technical innovation and architecture. You will stay current with industry trends, PHP frameworks, and best practices, applying them to improve systems, workflows, and development standards. You will collaborate with architects and team members to design robust, scalable solutions that align with business and platform requirements.
• Project and client management. You will act as the main technical liaison between clients, account teams, and the offshore development group - clarifying requirements, translating needs into actionable technical plans, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery. You will manage pre-deployment checks, validate work against requirements, and maintain clear and proactive communication with all stakeholders.
• Communication and collaboration. You will partner closely with front-end developers, UI/UX designers, QA, and product managers to deliver high-quality software. You will translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences, troubleshoot breakdowns in process or communication, and support a collaborative environment. You will provide technical mentorship to junior developers and support their professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed