Backend Developer (Laravel PHP/Python)

What We're Looking For At Ironwood Digital we're looking for a solid Backend Developer (Laravel PHP / Python) to work on our core platform infrastructure and APIs. You will be working with one of our international clients who is a financial technology service that lets consumers buy products now and pay for them over time through installment plans. Requirements +4 years of backend experience Strong experience with Laravel (PHP) and Python RESTful API design and development Database management (MySQL / PostgreSQL) English proficiency at B2 level or higher (able to communicate effectively in written and spoken form in professional settings). Fintech or regulated industry experience is a meaningful plus, not just a checkbox Remote-first with occasional travel as needed We operate in a lean, fast-moving environment — candidates who take ownership and work well async are a strong fit Nice to Have Experience in fintech, BNPL, or payments infrastructure AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3 — any combination) DevOps mindset — infrastructure as code, deployment pipelines, monitoring Familiarity with fraud detection logic or financial data systems Experience with Stripe What's in It for You Fully remote — work from anywhere. Benefits — PTO and other perks depending on the client. Join collaborative, high-performance teams that value your input and expertise. Work with US-based companies building exciting, impactful products. If you’re a Backend Developer (Laravel PHP / Python) who thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering elegant solutions, and working with talented teams around the world, we’d love to hear from you. Originally posted on Himalayas