Junior Software Engineer (php)

Junior PHP Developer (Full-Time)

Malad, Mumbai (Mindspace) | Work from Office

We’re hiring a Junior PHP Developer at Websites.co.in, a platform where small businesses create their website in 2 minutes.

Your role

• Develop and maintain backend logic using PHP (Laravel or Core PHP)
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient code
• Work with MySQL databases (queries, joins, optimization)
• Integrate REST APIs and troubleshoot backend issues
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, and product teams for feature implementation
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities
• Debug production issues and provide quick fixes

What we expect

• Hands-on development experience with PHP (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, queries, and database structures
• Understanding of MVC architecture (Laravel preferred)
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Familiarity with Git version control
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership
• 0–3.5 years of experience (freshers with strong projects are welcome)

Good to have

• Experience working with APIs, JSON, cURL
• Understanding of server basics (Linux, Apache, hosting environments)

What you get

• Real product ownership, not agency project hopping
• Direct collaboration with CTO and senior devs
• Steep learning curve in a fast-moving SaaS environment

Responsibilities:

• Setup and integrate various APIs
• Dealing with scripts written in different languages (PHP, Node.js, Python, PhantomJS, Ruby)
• Must be an R & D specialist
• Keep up-to-date with advanced concepts
• Adaptable to learn new technologies
• Knowledge on Linux and its commands
• Fast in debugging the code
• Should be a quick learner
• Good at communication

Requirements

• Minimum 3 Years of experience in PHP7
• 1 Year experience in Node.js/Python
• Good work experience in PHP7 
• Strong knowledge in OOPS.
• Proven knowledge on REST and SOAP API integrations 
• Experience in composer installations
• Strong in Javascript and Node.js concepts.
• Good knowledge of MongoDB and MySql
• Knowledge of versioning tools (SVN/GIT)
• Having knowledge on Amazon AWS and Google Cloud Platform is an added advantage
• Having knowledge of elastic search is an added advantage
• Good to have knowledge on p threads

Skills required:

1. PHP 7.x, MySQL 5.x

2. Must have experience of 5+ years with core OOP

3. Must have experience in MVC framework Laravel ( Must ) , CakePHP (2/3), CodeIgnitor, deep understanding of MVC architectures etc.

4. jQuery, BootStrap, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, AngularJS.

5. Must have Version Control knowledge of Git (preferred), SVN.

6. Must have experience in REST, SOAP API creation and integration for mobile applications.

7. Must be good in scalable programmng and coding PSR standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Ability to handle work independently.

2. Ability to work with large database, can create database and optimize.

3. Able to communicate easily with iOS and Andriod teams.

4. Can solve technical issues and have strong debugging skill.

5. Ability to build strong architecture and analytical skills.

6. Know SDLC and Agile development methodology.

7. Can use latest collaboration tools like Jira, BitBucket, Confluence.

8. Must have developed on SaaS base web applications and enterprise applications.

9. Must be knowing about current technology trends.

We are looking for creative and smart candidates who are passionate about Web Development, can manage projects/teams and handle clients on a day to day basis.

The candidate must have 1 year - 2 years of experience.

We specialize in web-based software solutions for Finance, logistics, supply chain management, and inventory management. We have also created smart systems for several organizations and are relied on by organizations across India.

• Design and implement high performance server side application solutions for the targeted domain.
• Develop integrated solutions between the product server side components and customer systems.
• Participate in the full life-cycle development process from software definition, through design, development, test (Unit & Integration), release and maintenance.
• Developing JSON, REST and SOAP APIs/web services.
• Code review and code management on versioning control system.
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
• Collaborate with different teams
• Mentor team members
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development

• In depth knowledge of object-oriented PHP and Laravel Framework
• Must have previous experience in development of high-end web applications in PHP, MYSQL and AJAX
• Previously built applications/websites in MVC frameworks, especially CodeIgniter
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, preferably jQuery
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, Bitbucket
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages
• Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds
• Strong knowledge of coding best practices, server deployment and troubleshooting