Diversity Nexus ยท 1 day ago
PHP Architect
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expDiversity Nexus is seeking a Senior PHP Laravel Developer/Architect specializing in backend API development. The role involves building and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications for Life Insurance sales, agent management, and lead generation.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Backend API Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using PHP Laravel to support Life Insurance sales and agent management. Ensuring APIs are scalable, secure, and optimized for high traffic and low latency. Additionally, developing and optimizing microservices architecture for modular and scalable API design
Third-Party API & System Integrations: Integrate with Life Insurance provider APIs, underwriting services, and claims processing systems. Implement CRM integrations for seamless agent and customer data management. Connect with payment gateways for secure policy payments and commissions processing. Develop middleware for data synchronization across multiple platforms
Database & Data Management: Design and optimize relational databases MSSQL for agent data, policyholder data, sales tracking, and more. Implement caching strategies to improve API performance. Ensure compliance with TCPA regulations for consent management. Data privacy and protection
Security & Compliance: Implement OAuth2, JWT, and API key-based authentication for secure API access. Develop role-based access control (RBAC) for different user types (agents, admins, & customers). Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability testing, and risk assessments. Enforce encryption standards for sensitive insurance data
Performance & DevOps Optimization: Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments and scalability. Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Optimize backend performance with load balancing, caching strategies, and database indexing. Use logging & monitoring tools (ELK Stack, Grafana, Prometheus) to track API health and system performance
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in backend development with PHP Laravel
Strong expertise in RESTful API development, API versioning, and microservices architecture
Proficiency in API security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT, and role-based access control
Experience with third-party integrations (insurance APIs, CRM, payment gateways, underwriting platforms)
Strong knowledge of SQL databases (MSSQL Server) and caching systems (Redis)
Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for API hosting and scaling
Understanding of unit testing, automated testing, and API monitoring
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in complex backend systems
Preferred
Experience with C# and .NET web development frameworks, enabling integration with cross-platform systems and support for scalable enterprise applications
Candidates with XBSL experience preferred
Knowledge of AI/ML integration for predictive analytics in insurance sales
Familiarity with message queues (Kafka) for event-driven architectures
Prior experience in Life Insurance or Financial Services backend systems
Company
Diversity Nexus
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase