Magento Developer

Job description

We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with strong experience in Laravel to build and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate should have solid backend fundamentals, experience with APIs, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using PHP (Laravel framework)
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and API response times
• Design and manage database schemas (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices
• Work with queues, cron jobs, and asynchronous processing
• Debug and resolve production issues efficiently
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setup

Required Skills

• Strong experience in PHP and Laravel
• Good understanding of REST API development and integrations
• Solid knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with Git/version control
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environment
• Understanding of MVC architecture and clean code practices

Good to Have

• Experience with caching tools (Redis/Memcached)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or similar)
• Experience with real-time features (WebSockets, Socket.io, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies (JavaScript/jQuery)

What Were Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Good communication skills (important for remote work)
• Experience working on scalable or high-traffic applications is a plus

Technical Competency:

• Proven Experience using PHP framework Laravel

• Experience in Web Application Development using PHP/MySQL

• Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery,JSON, JavaScript and Bootstrap framework.

• Must have strong object-oriented PHP programming skills

• Writing server-side web application logic, back-end components, connect the application with other web services & support the front-end developers.

• Understanding accessibility and security compliance.

• Experience in developing high-end web applications in Javascript Frameworks (AngularJS/ReactJS/VueJS) along with API building will be considered as an advantage but not necessary.

• Ability to perform UI/backend tests to optimize performance

• Must be proficient in the use of GIT

• A talent for effective problem solving and troubleshooting
  
  

  What You Need To Apply:

• Previous work experience as a Laravel developer for 1 year at least.
• Good experience with Javascript
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or jointly in a self-directed way.
• Demonstrated successful development of web or mobile-based applications
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and desire to build industry-leading products
• Proactive instead of reactive
• Looking for ways to improve self and projects

Job Description:

• Delivery of high quality, efficient code.
• Improving the overall quality of the applications and the speed of new feature delivery.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to understand stakeholder requirements and problems, and deliver high quality solutions.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience.

Requirements:

• Required skills: PHP and its framework (Laravel), code versioning tools (GIT), MVC Framework, etc.
• At least 3 - 5 year of working experience in PHP or related fields is required for this position.
• Good in MySQL and database designing.
• Experience of working with REST API design and its implementation.
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Ability to effectively communicate via written and spoken English.

Responsibilities:

• Write well designed, testable, scalable and efficient code and oversee assigned programs (e.g. conduct code review) and provide guidance to team members
• Apply design principles to ensure code modularity and error handling at appropriate levels
• Communicate software requirements to development teams
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
• Address technical concerns, ideas and suggestions and provide technological solution to it
• Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals
• Design the overall structure of the platform and oversee programs to ensure the proper implementation of the architecture

Desired Skills and Experience

• 2-7years of relevant experience in an online start-up with a record of substantial achievements

in the specific role

• Strong programming foundation in PHP, MySQL, Oops Concepts and can develop core PHP based applications
• Must have worked on MVC frameworks – Laravel, CodeIgniter, Cake PHP or Zend.
• Experience with JavaScript and jQuery for producing AJAX applications.
• HTML5, CSS3, XML knowledge is mandatory
• Ability to make modifications to the systems with little or no interruption of service
• Solid exposure to API integrations and familiar with various design & architectural patterns
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment