Who We Are

NEXT Ventures is where ambition takes shape and movement becomes momentum. As a global platform revolutionising access to performance-based capital, we empower the world's most driven individuals to rise. Through our flagship brand, FundedNext, we empower dreamers to become doers, and potential to turn into performance. With 500+ driven minds across five countries, we power a global rhythm—220,000+ daily users from 170+ nations, each chasing greatness in their own way.

Your Role in Our Mission

The Senior Backend Software Engineer is a senior technical leader and hands-on individual contributor, responsible for designing scalable backend systems, breaking down complex problems into actionable tasks, and mentoring junior engineers. You will shape key architectural decisions, drive technical excellence, and support managerial initiatives, while remaining hands-on in building scalable, high-performance backend systems.

How You'll Make An Impact

System Architecture & Development

Architect and develop complex backend systems using PHP and Laravel
Own and design Job, Queue, and Event-driven architectures
Lead implementation and optimization of Laravel Horizon

Task Generation & Process Improvement

Generate new technical tasks, initiatives, and system improvements
Define best practices for coding standards, queues, and async processing

Message Broker & Data Management

Design and manage Kafka or other message broker-based workflows
Ensure high-performance data handling with MySQL and Redis

Mentorship & Team Leadership

Guide level 1 and level 2 engineers through mentorship and code reviews
Lead technical problem-solving for production and scaling challenges

Technical Problem-Solving & Cross-Team Collaboration

Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical risk assessment
Act as a technical point of contact for cross-team coordination
Support managerial activities such as technical reporting and decision-making

What You Bring

6+ years of professional experience in backend development or equivalent senior-level capability, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance systems
Expert-level proficiency in PHP and Laravel, with strong experience in JavaScript and building API-driven systems
Deep understanding of MySQL performance, schema design, and transactions
Advanced hands-on experience with Redis, Jobs, Queues, Horizon, and asynchronous processing
Strong experience with Kafka or other message brokers for event-driven architectures
Proven skills in system design, debugging, and optimization for high-performance backend systems
Ability to mentor and technically lead level 1 and level 2 engineers

Your X-Factor

Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, high-impact backend systems
Demonstrated ability to improve stability and performance of queue and messaging systems
Experience with microservice architecture is a plus
Commitment to technical growth, clean coding, and bug-free implementation
Meaningful contributions to architectural and managerial decisions

Your Perks

Food and Beverage
Entertainment
Learning Opportunities
Employee Centric Policies
Fast Paced Career Progression

Your Journey after Applying

30 minute HR interview with the Talent Acquisition team member
Online Take Home Assessment
45 minute Technical Get-To-Know-You Session (with talent acquisition team & department front line manager)
60-minute Final Interview Session (with head of department & talent acquisition lead)

Why Join NEXT

At NEXT Ventures, we believe the right talent fuels breakthrough innovation. If you're driven to connect great minds with big ideas and want to shape the future of fintech, we'd love to meet you. Join our team of bold thinkers where technology meets transformation.

Apply now and be part of our journey — the future is calling, and it starts with you.