PHP Developer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer with 2 to 4 years of professional experience to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the backend systems that power our products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that align with business and user needs.

This role is ideal for engineers ready to take ownership of systems, contribute to architectural decisions, and solve complex backend challenges.

Website: https://www.thealteroffice.com/about

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs that are scalable and maintainable.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions.
• Model and manage data using SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis), incorporating caching where needed.
• Implement and manage authentication, authorization, and data security practices.
• Write clean, well-documented, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to deploy, monitor, and scale services effectively.
• Use tools like Docker (and optionally Kubernetes) for containerization and orchestration of backend services.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for faster and safer deployments.
• Monitor and debug production issues, using observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) for root cause analysis.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to improving development standards, and provide support to less experienced engineers.
• Work with event-driven or microservices-based architecture, and optionally use technologies like GraphQL, WebSockets, or message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ when suitable for the solution.

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Ruby, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, asynchronous programming, and scalable architecture patterns.
• Solid experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, including designing and optimizing data models.
• Familiarity with Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment processes (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and performance profiling practices in production environments.
• A good understanding of security best practices in backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with evolving priorities.

• Proven software development experience in PHP

• Understanding of open source projects like Laravel, Drupal, Mysqletc

• Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX etc

• Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services

• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, Ebay etc)

Navtech is looking for a PHP Wordpress Developer to work on cutting edge technologies combined with an ability to be innovative while creating solutions in a team environment.

Working as PHP Wordpress Developer at Navtech, you will:

• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code. Test and debug programs.
• Participate in full development life-cycle: concept, design, build, deploy, test and release.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Integrate data storage solutions like MongoDB, MySQL etc.
• Work with product teams on new product ideas, designs, prototypes, and estimates.
• Drive a best practices approach to the continuous improvement of our products, processes, and tools.
• Write and maintain documentation for all features in development.
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance.
• Implement security and data protection solutions.
• Coordinate, guide, and mentor other software engineers within the team to
• understand user requirements and provide better technical solutions.

Who Are We Looking For Exactly?

• 1-3 years of experience as a PHP Wordpress Developer.
• Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM).
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB into one system.
• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, MySQL, Apache, Nginx, APIs, HTML, etc.
• Working experience in wordpress is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of any of the code versioning tools like Git, SVN etc.
• Understanding of open source projects like Joomla, Drupal etc.
• Familiarity with NoSQL database (Redis, Cassandra).
• Ability to work in a cloud environment. Experience on AWS or Azure would be an added advantage.
• Should have a Master’s Degree /Bachelor's (BS) in computer science, Software
• Engineering, IT, Technology Management or related degrees and throughout education in English Medium.
• Should have good logical, analytical and communication skills with client interaction experience.

Why Navtech?

• Performance review and Appraisal Twice a year.
• Competitive pay package with additional bonus & benefits.
• Work with US, UK & Europe based industry renowned clients for exponential technical growth.
• Medical Insurance cover for self & immediate family.
• Work with a culturally diverse team from different geographies.

About us:

Navtech is a premier IT software and Services provider. Navtech’s mission is to increase public cloud adoption and build cloud-first solutions that become trendsetting platforms of the future. We have been recognized as the Best Cloud Service Provider at GoodFirms for ensuring good results with quality services. Here, we strive to innovate and push technology and service boundaries to provide best-in-class technology solutions to our clients at scale. We deliver to our clients globally from our state-of-the-art design and development centers in the US, Hyderabad, and Pune.

We’re a fast-growing company with clients in the United States, UK, and Europe. You will join a team of talented developers, quality engineers, product managers whose mission is to impact above 100 million people across the world with technological services by the year 2030.

The ideal candidate is a highly resourceful and innovative developer with extensive experience in the layout, design and coding of websites specifically in PHP Laravel. You must also possess a strong knowledge of web application development using PHP programming language and MySQL Server databases. 

Responsibilities

• Perform a mix of maintenance, enhancements, and new development as required
• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules
• Proven software development experience in PHP.
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience in web development and software design
• Expertise in front-end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), PHP frameworks, and MySQL databases
• Knowledge on web sockets, json is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Knowledge of PHP web framework Laravel.

Role Summary: Back-end Developer who would contribute towards building a highly flexible and scalable Back- end by bringing deep core technology expertise.

Job Description:

- Develop modules keeping micro services architecture philosophies in check. - Implement and/or oversee implementation of different modules as part of an integrated development team. - Drive evolution of application performance. - Ensure project scalability by having good project architecture

Skill Requirements:

- Strong Node.js. - Strong database technology skillsets, namely MongoDB, MySQL

- Should have experience of using Rabbit MQ.

- Python (Django) skills are a plus. - A skilled and pragmatic approach.

- Experience with user-centred design, test-driven development, iterative/incremental and agile practices. - Experience with AWS deployment a definite plus.

Individual applying to the role should ideally have the following attributes.

-Passionate about back-end Development and continually follow the platform & innovations

-Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions

- Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)

- Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution

- Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to prioritize when under pressure.

- B.E/M.C. A Or B.C.A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, Or Similar Relevant Field

 - Strong Knowledge of PHP Web Frameworks E.G Laravel

 - Understanding the Fully Synchronous Behaviour Of PHP

 - Understanding of MVC Design Patterns

 - Basic Understanding of Front-End Technologies, Such as JavaScript, HTML5, And CSS3 - Knowledge of Object-Oriented PHP Programming.

 - Strong Knowledge of The Common PHP Or Web Server Exploits and Their Solutions

 - Understanding Fundamental Design Principles Behind A Scalable Application.

 - Integration of Multiple Data Sources and Databases into One System

 - Familiarity With SQL/NoSQL Databases and Their Declarative Query Languages

 - Proficient Understanding of Code Versioning Tools, Such as Git, Bitbucket.

 - Understanding Fundamentals of Cloud Technologies E.G AWS

-  Knowledge of Node.js And React.js Should Be an Advantage.
-  Knowledge of HealthCare and e-Commerce domain will be good.

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in automating MS Office applications like Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook using VBA
• 5 plus years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of programming code
• Experience in database development
• VBA - Should have good experience in developing efficient logic/algorithms using VBA
• Solid understanding of SDLC concepts
• Solid experience in MS Excel (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013,2016)
• Must be good at all excel features and excel formulas
• Well versed with complete MS Office package (Excel, Word, Outlook, PPT)
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in requirements gathering, effort estimate, designing and implementation, and creating mock-up screens
• Experience in databases like MS SQL Server(2005 to 2012,2014), MySQL, and MS Access
• Must have strong database concepts and DB designing skills
• SQL - must be good at writing efficient, fine-tuned queries using joins and aggregates
• Experience in writing Stored procedures, Triggers and T-SQL
• Nice to have programming knowledge in C# coding should be MANDATORY
• working with C# DLL development and integration with Excel VBA

Interpersonal

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Should be able to take complete ownership of the project from requirements gathering to delivery and maintenance
• Should be able to work independently
• Must be Proactive and Self-motivated
• Must have the ability to prioritize the work, execute tasks and meet the deadline without fail
• Effective time management skills
• Customer Focus, Willing to learn and self-teach any new technology
• Strong business and collaboration skills, and responsive to service needs and operational demands