PHP Backend Developer (Laravel framework)

As a PHP Laravel Backend Developer at Chhayakart, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our web applications. Your expertise in backend development and API development & integration will be vital in ensuring the seamless operation of our product

Qualification :

 Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Experience :

  Minimum 1 year experience in PHP, Laravel Also API Integration profile.

Technical Skills Required:

 Laravel , PHP (oops Concept Also), JavaScript, React.js, HTML5, CSS3.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the frontend development team to understand the requirements and design APIs that align with the frontend components developed in React.
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer with a strong focus on PHP Laravel development.
• Strong understanding of database design and management, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable PHP Laravel backend systems that support the functionality of our web applications.
• Build RESTful APIs that enable smooth communication between the frontend and backend, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Implement data storage solutions, including databases, caching mechanisms, and other data persistence technologies.
• Write clean, modular, and reusable code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Ensure the security and data protection of the backend systems, implementing necessary authentication and authorization measures.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and responsiveness through techniques such as caching, query optimization, and load balancing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues and bugs in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in backend development and technology.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining highly scalable websites
• All aspects of the project development cycle using PHP and strong OOPS concepts
• Code review and walkthroughs
• Sprint planning and effort estimations

You have in-depth experience in: 

• Developing complex web-applications
• Frameworks such Laravel, CakePHP , React.js
• RDBMS such as MySQL, SQL

You add value with exposure to:

• Flutter Development
• Cloud hosting & Auto Scaling: AWS, Azure, Google cloud
• Unit testing: PHPUnit, PEST
• Cache / Data structure 
• CI/CD: Bitbucket pipelines, AWS Codepipeline, Jenkins

Key Skills Required :

1. Proficiency in Python 3.x based web and backend development
2. Solid understanding of Python concepts
3. Strong experience in building web applications using Django
4. Experience building REST APIs using DRF or Flask
5. Experience with some form of Machine Learning (ML)
6. Experience in using libraries such as Numpy and Pandas
7. Hands on experience with RDBMS such as Postgres or MySQL including querying
8. Comfort with Git repositories, branching and deployment using Git
9. Working experience with Docker
10. Basic working knowledge of ReactJs
11. Experience in deploying Django applications to AWS,Digital Ocean or Heroku

Responsibilities :

1. Understanding requirement and congributing to engineering solutions at a conceptual stage to provide the best possible solution to the task/challenge
2. Building high quality code using coding standards based on the SRS/Documentation
3. Building component based, maintainable, scalable and reusable backend libraries/modules.
4. Building & documenting scalable APIs on the Open Spec standard
5. Unit testing development modules and APIs
6. Conducting code reviews to ensure that the highest quality standard are maintained
7. Securing backend applications and APIs using industry best practices
8. Troubleshooting issues and fixing bugs raised by the QA team efficiently.
9. Optimizing code
10. Building and deploying the applications

• Actively participate in all the Scrum Ceremonies
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules / applications
• Document the functionality developed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Provide deliverables with high quality by the committed timeline

• Must have good experience in Symfony Framework otherwise in ZendFramework / Laravel.
• Candidate must have Strong command in Mysql, Mongodb etc.
• Ability to apply OOP concepts during development.
• Must have Hands-on experience in AWS Services
• Must have Hands-on experience in code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Exposure and experience working in Agile methodology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and love technical challenges.

• Looking for a talented PHP Developer having experience in writing clean PHP code.
• Someone very good at understanding requirements and developing services & features quickly.
• Good communication skills & team player, who engages with all stakeholders of the project to add clarity for all aspects of the ongoing software development project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Having good attention to detail & requirements.
• Building software applications in PHP.
• Developing applications using best design and coding practices.
• Writing, maintaining & upgrading middleware & back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Integrating code with Databases & data storage solutions.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web services.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

Key Requirements :

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Must have Experience in PHP (Lumen & Laravel).
• Experience in creating scalable service-oriented & serverless applications.
• Experience with secure coding.
• Proficient BitBucket and Git.
• Should be experienced in following Agile methodologies. Tools - Jira & Confluence.
• Must have experience in RDBMS - Postgres/MySql and NoSql - MongoDB/Redis.
• Additional knowledge/experience in Python and NodeJs will be good to have.
• Good to have experience in AWS.
• Good problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills.