PHP Developer (Laravel)

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Developer with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in LAMP Stack development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring high performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using LAMP Stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)

• Design efficient, scalable, and secure backend systems.

• Collaborate with frontend developers and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.

• Write well-structured and testable code, following best practices in PHP.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.

• Develop APIs and integrate third-party services.

• Manage and maintain databases using MySQL.

• Perform system and server maintenance on Linux/Unix environments.

• Use Shell scripting to automate routine tasks and deployments.

• Work with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for logging and monitoring.

Qualifications:

• BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics and Communications

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a Software Developer working with LAMP Stack

• Proficient in PHP, and MySQL.

• Solid experience with Linux/Unix environments, including command-line proficiency.

• Knowledge of Shell Scripting and basic system automation.

• Familiarity with ELK Stack for application monitoring and logging.

• Strong understanding of web protocols, API integration, and database optimization.

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Ability to work in an Agile environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other Python frameworks besides Flask.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) for deploying and scaling applications.

• Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Medical and insurance coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote working options.

About Company:

Our client is in the business of delivering cutting-edge software solutions, hardware systems, and IT services. It lends the right technological edge to governments and businesses. This enables them to achieve their organizational objectives efficiently and effectively to scale their businesses to newer heights.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

(i) Minimum education qualification of MCA/ MSc (Computer Science)/BE/BTech (computers/ IT).

(ii) Must have at least 2.5 to 5 years of experience in application development, deployment, and testing. He/ She must possess a valid MySQL Developer or Java Developer certification, which is obtained at least six (06) months prior to the date of award of the contract to the firm.

(iii) Knowledge of Software Management Life Cycle and Software Testing viz unit testing, system testing & Integration Testing, etc.

(iv) Knowledge & hands-on experience of PHP & My SQL is a must. Additional knowledge of Post GreSQL, Typescript & Lit element, Java with Hibernate and Springs, SQL Server, Apache Tom Cat Server & relevant open-source technologies is required.

(v) Individuals must have hands-on experience in server operating systems viz Windows Server OS and RHEL. Knowledge of security concepts of web applications & Networking for undertaking necessary troubleshooting wrt applications accessibility.

(vi) Knowledge of Mobile Application Development

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Creation of new Course No, Term, and Term type at the beginning of each term. All associated Database tables and software procedures and functions are updated and recompiled.
2. Management of Data Entry and Information access right to various users.
3. AMC includes bug fixing, updating of application for any small policy changes.
4. Regular Patch/update installation and coordinating with MIS team for identification and resolution of issues wrt application functioning and deployment
5. Implementation of Cyber security policies and hardening of application
6. Development of New functionalities in the application
7. Regular Testing of running application functionalities and undertaking unit and integration testing of newly developed components.
8. Support for making changes in the NDA internet web portal.
9. AMC includes backing up of software, and database and storing it in other locations every week
10. Online Multimedia Management System
11. Software Wise Charter of Duties
12. Cadet Suggestion/ Complaint Management System

• 3+ years of Experience in software Design and development and familiar with technologies - Java, Java-J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Ajax, REST API, Micro services etc.
• Working knowledge of JVM internals
• Working knowledge of any database (MySQL or HSQLDB)
• Working knowledge of No-SQL database (Mongo or Dynamo DB)
• Working experience with messaging (JMS/RabbitMQ)
• R & D on new advanced cloud-based technologies in a test-driven agile development.
• Knowledge in designing and architecting systems with high scalability and performance requirements.
• Ability to understand infrastructure for performance evaluation and reporting of cloud-based services, namely AWS
• knowledge of key AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch etc.
• Certification on AWS Fundamendals
• Excellent communication skills
• ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
• skilled in interfacing with internal and external technical resources
• Good in debugging problems and mentoring teams on technical front

 PHP Developer SKILLS & Responsibilities:

Extensive experience in PHP and Laravel.
Database Management tools such as MySQL.
The candidate has worked on the web application or REST API for apps, Laravel, Node Js.

Has experience or can work in a team as well as a single person.
Experience building or maintaining a CMS.

Responsibilities

• Writing clean and secure modular codes that have undergone strict testing and evaluation.
• Maintaining and designing databases effectively.
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Write quality code with robustness and re-usability for secured web applications and web services (REST and SOAP) for mobile apps.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well should be able to manage a team.
• Must meet the deadline.

Requirements

• Strong hands on experience with PHP Laravel framework
• Knowledge of object oriented PHP programming
• Must have strong experience with API (Web Services) development using JSON, RESTFUL.
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Should be best at writing and understanding complex queries using any of two from - MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, T-SQL.

• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, SVN.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.