Senior Software Engineer (Laravel / Vue.js)

Senior Software Engineer

PactFi provides secure, end-to-end, operational infrastructure for managing complex private credit transactions. Our web-based application brings together all parties involved in such a transaction to more efficiently allocate capital, complete KYC, share documents, manage funds flow, and more. The platform is secured to a bank-grade standard, and we have received our SOC 2 Type 2 attestation.

PactFi was developed in close partnership with two of the industry's largest players, both of whom represent the top 3 players in the private credit space by both size (AUM) and deal activity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Engineering to align technical implementation with strategic goals.
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable web applications using Laravel and Vue.js.
• Engage with Product Managers to understand requirements and propose innovative technical solutions.
• Coordinate with the QA team to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues while ensuring exceptional quality.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects, delivering clean, well-documented code within deadlines.
• Support team leads with tasks such as architectural reviews, code optimizations, and mentoring junior developers.
• Take initiative in tackling a variety of tasks and challenges, including process improvements and exploratory work.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends, and recommend solutions to enhance team performance and application capabilities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Laravel PHP framework and Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git.
• Solid grasp of PHP's synchronous behavior and MVC design patterns.
• Deep knowledge of scalable application design principles.
• Experience with user authentication and authorization across multiple systems and environments.
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into unified systems.
• Familiarity with PHP's limitations as a platform and effective workarounds.
• Strong database design and optimization skills, particularly with MySQL or similar databases.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as PEST or Playwright is a plus.
• Experience with AWS a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + equity.
• Healthcare coverage.
• 401k