Software Engineer - Laravel

About the Role

ACE Money Transfer is looking for a skilled Laravel Developer to develop, maintain and optimise our web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.

You will build and improve the backend services, RESTful APIs and database layers behind our digital platforms. You will also integrate third-party services and keep our applications secure, scalable and high-performing.

You will work closely with frontend developers, QA engineers and the wider technology team, from writing clean code and reviewing pull requests through to deployment and production support.

The role reports to [Insert, e.g., Engineering Manager / Tech Lead]. It suits a developer with strong backend skills who takes ownership of their work and wants to grow in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Responsibilities

Application Development

• Develop, maintain, and improve web applications using PHP and Laravel.
• Write clean, reusable, efficient, and well-structured code.
• Design, build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.1
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.

Database Management

• Work with MySQL databases, including database design and query optimisation.

Quality, Performance & Security

• Identify, troubleshoot and fix application bugs and performance issues.
• Keep applications secure, scalable and performing well.
• Take part in code reviews and follow established coding standards.

Deployment & Production Support

• Manage application deployments and support production environments.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with frontend developers, QA engineers, and other team members.
• Keep technical documentation up to date and follow development SOPs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in PHP and Laravel development.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and Laravel.
• Good understanding of MVC architecture and OOP concepts.
• Experience with MySQL and database optimisation.
• Knowledge of developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Understanding of authentication, authorisation and application security.
• Experience with debugging and performance optimisation.
• Preferred:
  • Experience with Laravel queues, jobs, events and scheduling.
  • Familiarity with Redis and caching.
  • Knowledge of Linux environments and deployment processes.
  • Experience with third-party integrations and payment gateways.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methods.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Problem-solving: strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and teamwork: works well with developers, QA and stakeholders.
• Time management: handles several tasks at once and meets deadlines.
• Continuous learning: keen to learn new technologies and build technical skills.
• Ownership: works independently and takes responsibility for assigned tasks.

Job Details

• Location: Lahore/Kharian, Pakistan
• Job Type: Onsite 
• Working Hours / Shift: 01:00 PKT to 10:00 PKT
• Department: Technology / Software Development 

About ACE Money Transfer

ACE Money Transfer is a UK-based multinational fintech headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. We provide fast, secure and affordable online remittance services to customers in 29 countries across the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia, and we enable cross-border money transfers to 100+ countries worldwide.

Every day, our platform helps people support their families, pay for education and build better futures across borders. As part of the wider ACE Group, we combine a fast-paced growth culture with strong regulatory standards and a commitment to innovation in digital payments.

At ACE you will work with talented, diverse teams across multiple regions and take real ownership of work that matters. You will also help shape the future of global money movement.

Learn more: ACE Money Transfer Company Profile