• Own backend features for AI-powered educator tools: architecture, implementation, deployment, observability. • Design and build data ingestion and transformation pipelines. • Build and evolve APIs that serve learning insights and AI-generated content. • Integrate LLM capabilities into the product. • Use agentic coding tools as part of your daily workflow. • Write specs, ADRs, and context docs. • Ship features with Flutter engineers, PM, and designer. • Find ways to automate repetitive engineering work with AI.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Java. • Support and contribute to the gradual migration from Python-based services to Java, ensuring stability and continuity Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integrations. • Participate in system design and architectural discussions, especially around service boundaries and migration strategy. • Work with distributed systems and microservices. • Integrate with third-party services and external APIs. • Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following best practices. • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing. • Debug production issues and improve system reliability, observability, and performance. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Role Description Zippd is in an exciting phase of rapid growth. As we scale our operations and technology, we are expanding our engineering team to build the next generation of our platform. We are looking for a highly capable Senior Laravel Developer to step in and take full ownership of our backend infrastructure. You will not just be writing code; you will be driving the architecture, making critical technical decisions, and leading the implementation of our backend capabilities from the ground up. You will be architecting high-performance, scalable backend systems designed to solve high-impact, real-world challenges across our logistics network. Expect to tackle complex problems involving: - High-traffic transaction systems - Deep database optimization - Robust API development - Seamless third-party integrations to power our core operations We are looking for a Laravel engineer who treats PHP as a scalable backend engine, not a scripting language. You will take complete ownership of designing and deploying sophisticated, clean-architecture backend systems that drive real value for the business. Qualifications - 5+ years of heavy Laravel development experience - 6-7+ years of hands-on API development experience - Proven experience integrating with external APIs - Direct experience managing complex, high-traffic applications - Strong SQL indexing and performance tuning skills - Architectural oversight capability - Excellent and fluent English speaking skills Requirements - Deep understanding of Clean Architecture, SOLID principles, and the Repository pattern - Proven history of building and maintaining high-traffic production systems - Experience handling authentication, webhooks, error handling, and data consistency across systems - Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, explaining complex technical logic to both product teams and non-technical stakeholders - Comfortable working independently and collaborating effectively across video calls Benefits - Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience - 100% remote position

• Partner with business and technology team members to expand the data engineering platform. • Follow the software development lifecycle of the data engineering platform. • Build data extraction, transformation, and load processes from a variety of sources. • Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications using C#, .NET/.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and related Microsoft technologies. • Build and enhance responsive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, or similar frameworks. • Develop, integrate, and support RESTful APIs and back-end services to enable secure, scalable application functionality and data exchange. • Create and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and data models in SQL Server or similar relational database platforms. • Participate in code reviews, unit testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure high-quality, maintainable software solutions. • Follow data governance best practices. • Develop and monitor data orchestration tools and processes, providing automation to the organization. • Develop the file delivery and quality control of incoming data and imaging files using appropriate tools. • Work with providers and internal business partners to set up and document new sources, validate and fix existing sources, and ensure the timely delivery of information and files. • Mentor, review, improve and ensure junior staff quality of work • Prompt and regular attendance is required