Software Engineer
Part‑time PHP developer needed to support a UK lending platform, building and maintaining backend services, integrating with external systems, and ensuring smooth multi‑level approval workflows using Laravel, MySQL, and RESTful APIs.
Project start date: ASAP
Project length: Ongoing, long-term cooperation.
Client : A lending platform for a UK-based company supporting small and medium-sized businesses, enabling users to apply online for business loans with fast approvals through integrations with other systems. The platform was designed to replace paper-based processes and support multi-level approval flows, ensuring clarity and ease of use.
Project description: We're looking for a long-term relationship with a partner who can develop a strong understanding of our projects and step in to support us during team absences or busy periods, without having to start from scratch each time. We don’t anticipate a formal interview process; rather, an initial conversation to outline our needs in more detail and hear how the partner could support us, with the goal of reaching a mutual agreement.
Technical overview:
Core Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP , SQL (MySQL/MariaDB), Python Frameworks & Tools: Laravel, WordPress, Vue.js, various REST APIs, Flask, AWS (mainly EC2 and S3) Deployment & Collaboration: Git (via Bitbucket), DeployHQ
Typical Workflow: Clone the project from Bitbucket using Git Develop locally using Docker or a local environment (XAMPP, Laragon, etc.) Work on feature branches (e.g., feature/my-feature)
Write or run tests where applicable
Push changes to Bitbucket
Deploy via DeployHQ, selecting project, server, and branch Team structure: Team extension (existing team on Client's side)
Working hours (timezone): NON STANDARD - 2x8h / week, specific days subject to change with 1 week notice
Language level: B2/C1 English
Originally posted on Himalayas
Posted June 21, 2026