Qualifications :
We are looking for a disciplined Backend Developer who lives and breathes clean code. At
Lendha we dont test later. You are someone whose default workflow begins with a failing test
( TDD ). You should be a firm advocate for SOLID principles and DRY (Dont Repeat Yourself)
architecture ensuring our codebase remains scalable maintainable and elegant.
While your primary focus is the backend you understand that a great API is only as good as its
integration. Familiarity with modern frontend workflows allows you to build better contracts
between the server and the UI.
Key Responsibilities
Architect & Develop : Design and maintain robust scalable backend services using
Laravel.
TDD Mandate : Write unit integration and feature tests as a primary part of the
development process.
Clean Code : Apply SOLID principles to decouple logic and ensure the codebase is easy
to refactor.
API Design : Build and document RESTful APIs that power our React-based frontend
applications.
Optimization : Identify and fix bottlenecks ensuring high performance and
responsiveness of the application.
Collaboration : Partner with frontend engineers to ensure API responses align with
component needs.
Technical Requirements
Core Requirements (The Must-Haves) PHP Mastery : 3 years of professional experience with PHP and the Laravel
framework.
Testing Pro : Mastery of PHPUnit or Pest . You should be comfortable explaining why
TDD saves time in the long run.
Design Patterns : Deep understanding of SOLID principles Dependency Injection and
Repository patterns.
Database Mastery : Advanced knowledge of MySQL / PostgreSQL including query
optimization and schema design.
Tooling : Experience with Git Docker and CI / CD pipelines.
Bonus Points (The Nice-to-Haves)
We dont expect you to build the UI but we value Frontend Empathy. Experience with the
following is a huge plus :
React & TypeScript : Understanding how state management and types work on the
frontend to build better API contracts.
Component-Driven Development (CDD) : Familiarity with building UIs in isolation (e.g.
Storybook) to understand how data is consumed at the atom / molecule level.
Soft Skills
The Lendha Mindset : A proactive problem-solver who doesnt wait for permission to
improve a legacy module.
Full-Stack Communication : The ability to speak the same language as frontend
developers to minimize friction during integration.
Detail-Oriented : You care about the small things like naming conventions and
consistent API response structures.
Additional Information :
Why Join Us
Opportunity to build impactful fintech products used by thousands of businesses.
A culture that values technical excellence over moving fast and breaking things.
Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
Flexible working environment.
How to Apply : If you think in objects write tests before functions and hate repeating yourself
we want to hear from you. Send your CV and a link to your GitHub profile (specifically
highlighting projects where you used TDD)
Remote Work : Yes
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
MVC,CSS,HTML5,AJAX,Apache,LAMP Stack,Drupal,MySQL,JavaScript,PHP,GIT,Wordpress
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Backend Developer LaravelPHP • Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria