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Senior PHP Engineer (Internal tools)

UK-based fintech unicorn providing consumer finance products including loans, credit cards, and car finance with fast, digital-first solutions.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance
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Description For Senior PHP Engineer (Internal tools)

Lendable, a leading UK fintech unicorn valued at over $1B, is seeking a Senior PHP Engineer to join their Operations Tooling engineering team. The company, profitable since 2017 and backed by Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs, specializes in consumer finance products including loans, credit cards, and car finance.

The role focuses on transforming operational processes through innovative solutions using AI and automation. You'll work in a small team of less than 5 engineers, developing internal tools to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Key responsibilities include implementing AI chatbots, automating complaints processes, and creating agent-facing workflows.

The ideal candidate should have strong PHP 8+ experience, proficiency with modern frameworks like Symfony, and React experience. You'll work with a modern tech stack including TypeScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes in a hybrid work environment.

Lendable offers an attractive benefits package including equity, private health insurance, and a unique office experience with an in-house chef. The company maintains a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot and is expanding into both UK and US markets, making this an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech leader.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior PHP Engineer (Internal tools)

  • Drive innovation using AI and automation to transform operational processes
  • Take ownership of the Ops function and make impactful decisions
  • Implement and optimize customer support chatbot
  • Automate complaints processes
  • Create agent-facing workflows
  • Build and integrate APIs across the business
  • Collaborate with Product team and Ops leadership

Requirements For Senior PHP Engineer (Internal tools)

PHP
React
TypeScript
MySQL
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
Kubernetes
Node.js
  • Strong, modern PHP development experience (PHP 8+)
  • Good understanding of modern PHP framework like Symfony, Zend or Laravel
  • Experience with React or similar Front End frameworks
  • Strong design patterns and understanding of abstraction and interpolation
  • Strong testing skills
  • Desire to learn about Generative AI and LLMs

Benefits For Senior PHP Engineer (Internal tools)

Equity
Medical Insurance
  • Best-in-class compensation including equity
  • Hybrid work schedule (WFH Monday and Friday)
  • In-house chef preparing fresh lunches Tuesday-Thursday
  • Private health insurance
  • Equal opportunity employer

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