PHP Developer

Position Overview

As a Senior Python Developer / Tech Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and guiding a talented team of engineers. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing backend systems, code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring code quality across the development lifecycle.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and distributed systems to meet business requirements.
• Build and maintain complex data models and integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Lead the adoption of best practices in testing (unit, integration, functional), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and mentoring junior developers.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks that enhance development productivity and system performance.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with Python (preferably in backend or full-stack development).
• Solid experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Strong understanding of testing frameworks (unittest, pytest, etc.) and TDD/BDD principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technical innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.) for full-stack development.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization for large-scale applications.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).

SOFT SKILLS:

• Collaboration - Ability to work in teams across the world
• Adaptability - situations are unexpected and need to be quick to adapt
• Open-mindedness - Expect to see things outside the ordinary

LIFE AT FOUNTANE:

• Fountane offers an environment where all members are supported, challenged, recognized & given opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance for spouses, kids, and parents.
• PF/ESI or equivalent
• Individual/team bonuses
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Fun/challenging variety of projects/industries
• Flexible workplace policy - remote/physical
• Flat organization - no micromanagement
• Individual contribution - set your deadlines
• Above all - culture that helps you grow exponentially!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Established in 2017, Fountane Inc is a Ventures Lab incubating and investing in new competitive technology businesses from scratch. Thus far, we’ve created half a dozen multi-million valuation companies in the US and a handful of sister ventures for large corporations, including Target, US Ventures, and Imprint Engine.

We’re a team of 120+ strong from around the world that are radically open-minded and believes in excellence, respecting one another, and pushing our boundaries to the furthest it's ever been.

1. Good in core php.Working Knowledge of at least one framework -
2. Codeigniter/ Laravel / Yii / Cake PHP
3.  Knowledge in MySQL,AJAX,Javascript, Jquery,HTML,
4.  CSS3.
5.  Ready to learn new technologies like angular js, node
6.  js, react js etc.    
7.  Good in English communication skill

Flexible to Learn new technologies!! 

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and ambitious Full-Stack Developer (React/React-Native, PHP, and NodeJs )to join our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing applications using React.js, NodeJS, PHP, and its libraries such as Redux, Redux-Saga, ExpressJs, Laravel. You will also be responsible for profiling and improving performance and documenting the codebase. To ensure success as a Full Stack developer, you should have in-depth knowledge of Javascript (ES6 or above), NodeJS, PHP 7.x, MySQL and its concepts, excellent coding skills, and a good understanding of progressive web applications.

Full Stack Developer Responsibilities:

• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Understand the past code and improve when needed.
• Develop components in a scalar way so, can be used again.
• Developing and implementing front-end + back-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving application performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

Full Stack Developer Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of Javascript, CSS, and HTML.
• In-depth knowledge of REACT libraries like Webpack, Redux, Redux-Saga and React Router.
• In-depth knowledge of NodeJs, ExpressJs, PHP, Laravel Framework
• Experience with User interface design and development.
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Build high-quality user interfaces from design mockups.
• Good project management skills and communication skills
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other developers to understand requirements.
• Write tests to ensure high-grade code.
• Adhere to code style and code quality standards.
• Provide code review feedback to teammates.
• Good understanding of AWS infrastructure.

• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including Yii, Laravel, and CodeIgniter.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Ability to project manage.
• Good problem-solving skills.

• Looking for a talented PHP Developer having experience in writing clean PHP code, having additional experience in Python/NodeJs and HTML, CSS, JS
• 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 (mostly) and Python/Nodejs api-services.
• Creating web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript or VueJs.
• Developing applications using best design and coding practices.
• Writing, maintaining & upgrading middleware & back-end code and building efficient PHP and Python/Nodejs modules & services.
• 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 either Python/Nodejs api development.
• Experience with Utils/Standards: REST, Swagger, JSON Schema.
• Experience in Web Page development - HTML, CSS, JS. Knowledge of VueJS will be a plus.
• 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 Postgresql, MySql, MongoDB and Redis.
• AWS Services - S3, EC2, RDS, Elastic Cache.
• Good problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills.