• Build and maintain Dark Horse backend services using PHP 8+ , including:
• APIs and service modules
• Internal tooling
• Workflow orchestration services
• Design secure, well-structured endpoints that support AI workflows:
• Chat and session services
• Retrieval and orchestration requests

Data & Performance Engineering

• Design and optimize MySQL data access patterns at scale:
• Indexing and query optimization
• Stored procedures where appropriate
• Tune performance across services using caching, background jobs, and profiling tools.

Security & Compliance

• Implement secure handling of PII and sensitive financial data , including:
• Encryption and hashing strategies
• Access control and authorization
• Audit logging and traceability
• Partner with Security to ensure Dark Horse servic...