PHP Developer

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Who We Are

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.

Who We Need

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.

• 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…