PHP

We are looking for a PHP Developer to help us go global by building a world-class product.

spynPRO is a SAAS product for academy owners, event organizers and facility owners to manage and grow their business.
We are a small but growing team of 9 that is changing the way academies teach their students, organizers manage events and facilities manage slot booking. Take your career to the next level with us.

About our Engineering Department

We build new features on top of a stack using YII2 framework, consisting of web apps communicating through APIs, backed by MySQL databases and currently using Cordova for our Android and iOS apps
We don’t follow rigid Scrum or Kanban, but we do work in an agile, iterative way – we deploy changes multiple times a week to production and try to continuously improve and implement what works for us.

Here are some things you’ll be doing in the role (but not limited to):

Writing code, code reviews, fixing bugs, optimising server response, etc.
Understanding the problems to be solved, and breaking these down into small, actionable tasks.
Learning and helping others

So, what are we specifically looking for?

About 1-4 years experience in PHP framework, including both successes and failures, which help you make better decisions.
Good working knowledge of PHP MVC Frameworks, MySQL & HTML/CSS.
Significant experience in working on major systems in one or more languages: ideally you’ve built REST API endpoints on top of data storage layers, and understand concepts like authentication, caching, web security, and the way that frontends consume APIs.

What are we currently working on?

1. Developing a new webapp Workpod in Yii2 framework
2. Adding new features to existing product spyn
3. Developing cordova apps for above 2 products

Role and Responsibilities:

As a PHP Developer, you will be responsible for collaborating with our cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications that meet our clients' requirements. Your role will involve the following responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues related to web application functionality and performance.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve your skills and the solutions we provide.
• Actively participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality solutions on time.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a PHP Developer with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
• Good understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position based at our Bhilai office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth within the company.
• Collaborative and vibrant work environment.

Job Description

The candidates for senior development role will perform the following responsibilities:

• Mentor and lead a team of developers.
• Accept ownership of teams projects and deliverables
• Should derive and design technical specifications from general product requirements.
• Advise ways and means to obtain performance metrics of applications and optimize applications. 
• Experience own and work on end to end on an application.
• Set Milestones and deadline.
• Must possess excellent attention to detail and be able to familiarize and quickly learn new Software/ framework/ languages/ technology with ease.
• Excel in solving complex problems and exhibit independent decision making. 
• Act as an information resource and the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Experience delivering software in a scrum /agile environment.

• Develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based PHP applications on portal plus premium service platforms
• Build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team
• Ensure HTML, CSS, and shared JavaScript is valid and consistent across applications
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools
• Utilize backend data services and contribute to increase existing data services API
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support
• Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
• Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) is a leading educational institution in India that provides comprehensive test preparatory services for students preparing for medical and engineering entrance examinations, school/board exams and competitive and scholarship exams such as NTSE, KVPY, and Olympiads.  The “Aakash” brand is associated with quality test preparation and a proven student selection track record in various medical and engineering entrance examinations

• Building and supporting backend and frontend development of websites and application projects
• Producing appropriate and effective technical solutions
• Working with a wider, distributed technology and project management teams to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of code quality
• Understanding, defining, and communicating functional and non-functional requirements
• Working with our technical directors and project managers to define, scope, and estimate projects and features
• Working with QA teams to address bugs and ensure our work output is of the best quality

• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Full exposure to both backend and frontend development on Drupal platforms
• A strong and demonstrable background working with Drupal, especially 8/9
• Experience building custom integrations, services, and modules within Drupal as well as integrating with APIs
• Strong in Data Structure and Algorithm
• Experience with Drupal templating using HTML5, CSS (SCSS is a bonus), and JavaScript and also the Twig templating engine
• Competent with MySQL and optimising query and table performance within a Drupal platform
• Working with cloud platforms like AWS
• BE/B.Tech/MCA with 4+ years of experience in Drupal implementation
• Strong experience in CI/CD processes (Jenkins, pipelines etc.)
• Should have a good understanding of OOPs concept and Design Patterns like
• Good Understanding of workflows