Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using PHP Laravel Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, fault-tolerant, and optimized for low latency Implement API versioning, documentation, and automated testing Develop integrations with financial data providers, custodians, broker-dealer systems, KYC/AML services, payment processors, and CRM platforms Build workflows for data synchronization, event processing, and multi-system orchestration Develop middleware solutions to normalize, validate, and transform financial data Design and optimize relational databases (MSSQL or MySQL) Ensure strong data governance, auditability, and compliance Build data-layer tools for secure and reliable data movement Implement secure authentication & authorization: OAuth2, JWT, API keys Develop and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC) Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews Enforce encryption and secure handling of sensitive financial and customer data