PHP Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking a PHP/Laravel Developer with a minimum of 3+ years of experience and a proven track record in developing and maintaining PHP/Laravel-based websites and applications. The ideal candidate should excel in creating high-performance web applications using PHP and MySQL, with expertise in debugging, performance optimisation, and scalability. Familiarity with resource-intensive application architecture will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Write clean, maintainable code adhering to company coding standards.
• Develop and enhance existing PHP/Laravel/Code-igniter projects.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain core product software and databases for optimisation and functionality.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Follow industry best practices for secure and scalable development.

Key Skills:

• Technical Proficiency:
• Expertise in PHP, MySQL, and related web technologies.
• Strong experience in debugging, performance optimisation, and scalability.
• Familiarity with resource-intensive application architectures.

Frameworks:

• Hands-on experience with Laravel and CodeIgniter frameworks.
• Ability to identify potential bottlenecks and provide innovative solutions.

Soft Skills:

• Adaptability to balance support and development tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Background:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with PHP, MySQL and Relevant Technologies.
• Exposure to legacy systems alongside modern development practices.
• Prior experience balancing support and development roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in resource-intensive application development and optimisation.
• Evidence of significant past performance improvements in web applications.
• Proficiency in frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter, and relevant tech stacks.

Qualifications:

• BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent degree preferred.
• Sound knowledge of OOP principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with Git version control and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects while making meaningful contributions to high-scale applications. If you are passionate about creating exceptional web applications and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

Hi,

We are a promising start-up, operating since 2011, with a list of renowned clients, looking forward for aggressive growth in the coming few years. We want someone with expertise of PHP, good communication & Interpersonal skills, ownership of the job, zeal to learn and grow every day and a passion to make a strong impression wherever he/ she works. We are based in Andheri East, Mumbai. It will be a work from an office job, with a complete freehand, fun-filled politics-free environment, supportive culture and immense chance of growth. There are two open profiles, one senior and one mid-level, both for PHP Developers.

• As a Senior Software Engineer you will work closely with the Tech Lead, and the rest of the engineering team to build and scale a data-driven platform. This role will act as a great springboard to accelerate career growth & transition into a Tech Lead level role.
• Your primary focus will be the development of server-side logic, building new services and APIs, developing core business logic, supporting the maintenance of current APIs, reviewing work, and improving the performance and reliability of our systems as we rapidly scale our product and organization.
• An effective Senior Software Engineer will be a self-motivated learner; a highly creative engineer having obsessive attention towards detail and thoroughness.

Must Haves

• You’ve been building web applications professionally for 5+ years
• You’re proficient in PHP 7, Laravel, and PostgreSQL
• You possess strong OOP and design pattern knowledge
• Familiar with modern engineering practices: Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment, Automated Testing, etc
• You write understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability and experienced with TDD (Test Driven Development)
• You’ve the ability to build RESTful APIs
• Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support team, and fellow engineers is not a problem for you
• Well versed with the fundamentals of computer science and distributed systems

Nice-to-haves

• FrontEnd experience; have built applications in either: React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte
• Startup experience, preferably a tech startup
• Open Source contributor
• You have experience with other programming languages -- e.g. NodeJS, Python, Ruby, Go, C, etc.
• Passionate about/experienced with open source and developer tools
• You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience

Bonus

• Experience deploying applications; AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.
• Experience with leading a team of 3+ developers

Apply if

• You want to be a team member rather than an employee - cultural fit is the most important thing. Start-up life is a roller coaster and we want to make sure no matter how the day has gone we can still go out (virtually) for a pint at the end of it
• You take ownership
• You’ve an eye for detail
• You’re a problem solver, and a perpetual learner
• You possess a positive and solution-oriented mindset