Lendha is a financial technology company that is creating a credit-led financial operating system for SMEs in Africa

We are looking for a highly skilled Laravel Developer who is passionate about building scalable and maintainable applications while adhering to best coding practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of SOLID principles, unit and feature testing, and will be committed to writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using Laravel and related technologies.
• Apply SOLID principles to ensure scalable and maintainable architecture.
• Write unit and feature tests to ensure code reliability and robustness.
• Optimize application performance and security following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers.
• Maintain and refactor existing codebase for improved readability and performance.
• Stay up to date with the latest Laravel updates, best practices, and industry trends.
• Work with version control systems (Git) and participate in code reviews.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in Laravel development.
• Strong understanding and application of SOLID principles in software development.
• Proficiency in PHP, Laravel framework, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest) and feature testing.
• Knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL, database design, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like React, Vue.js, or Alpine.js is a plus.
• Experience with RESTful API development and third-party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of Git version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker and containerized development environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven programming.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
• Work on exciting and challenging projects with the latest technologies.
• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• If you are passionate about clean code, testing, and scalable architectures, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that values quality and innovation.