Senior Backend Developer

Summary

Join The Credit Pros as a Senior Backend Developer in a 100% remote role, where you'll lead backend design, infrastructure planning, and collaborate with teams to build digital products. You'll be responsible for designing scalable systems, managing the full lifecycle of backend systems, and ensuring backend excellence aligns with business priorities. This leadership role requires strong experience in PHP (Laravel), Python, API design, application security, DevOps, and modern backend architecture. You'll also mentor other developers, enforce code review standards, and contribute to the company's agile delivery process.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in backend development roles
• Advanced knowledge of PHP (Laravel) and Python
• Expertise in REST/GraphQL API design and secure integration patterns
• Experience with application security, including vulnerability scanning and mitigation
• Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and data modeling principles
• Experience working with CI/CD, Git, and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Proficiency in AWS services and cloud cost optimization strategies
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and estimation techniques
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven track record in backend leadership roles within agile software teams
• Experience delivering scalable systems that align with both technical and business goals

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services, APIs, and databases using PHP (Laravel) and Python, with clean, scalable, and secure architecture
• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of backend systems—from concept and architecture to implementation and support
• Create and manage database structures, schemas, and data pipelines with attention to efficiency and performance
• Build and document robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Enforce best practices in application security including authentication, authorization, data protection, and regular code security reviews (OWASP Top 10, token-based auth, etc.)
• Work closely with DevOps to ensure backend services are performant and cost-effective in AWS environments
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for backend deployments, testing, and monitoring
• Take full ownership of deployment and rollback processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, QA, and front-end teams to define clear deliverables and sprint goals
• Break down complex business requirements into detailed backend stories and tasks for execution
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, retrospectives, sprint planning)
• Serve as a mentor to other developers and lead by example in writing clean, testable, and well-documented code
• Enforce code review standards and continuous improvement processes
• Be assertive in architectural discussions and back decisions with data and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration and microservices architecture is a plus
• Clear communicator who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments
• Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and raising flags early in the process
• Driven by results, with a sharp eye for detail and a bias for action
• Open to feedback and dedicated to mentorship and continuous learning
• Prior mentorship or team leadership experience is a plus

Benefits

• Base Salary: USD $60,000 - 80,000/year
• An opportunity to become a part of leading US based credit repair service provider
• 100% Remote Work + Great Work Environment
• Employee development, Management training, coaching & upskilling
• Flexible Accruing Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Birthday Time Off
• Health benefits