
Junior PHP Developer (Full-Time)
Malad, Mumbai (Mindspace) | Work from Office
We’re hiring a Junior PHP Developer at Websites.co.in, a platform where small businesses create their website in 2 minutes.
Your role
- Develop and maintain backend logic using PHP (Laravel or Core PHP)
- Write clean, reusable, and efficient code
- Work with MySQL databases (queries, joins, optimization)
- Integrate REST APIs and troubleshoot backend issues
- Collaborate with frontend, QA, and product teams for feature implementation
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities
- Debug production issues and provide quick fixes
What we expect
- Hands-on development experience with PHP (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of MySQL, queries, and database structures
- Understanding of MVC architecture (Laravel preferred)
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Familiarity with Git version control
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership
- 0–3.5 years of experience (freshers with strong projects are welcome)
Good to have
- Experience working with APIs, JSON, cURL
- Understanding of server basics (Linux, Apache, hosting environments)
What you get
- Real product ownership, not agency project hopping
- Direct collaboration with CTO and senior devs
- Steep learning curve in a fast-moving SaaS environment

About InstaWeb Labs Pvt Ltd
About
Websites.co.in is one of the world’s easiest, mobile-first website builder platforms, no coding, no hassle. Over 5 million users across 190 countries trust us to bring their businesses, blogs, and online stores to life. We’ve been featured over 2,000 times by Google Play in 100+ countries and recognized as India’s most innovative startup app
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