
We are looking for a Software Engineer who will develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based PHP applications for Shiprocket Platform.
Responsibilities:
- Build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team.
- Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools
- Develop backend data services and contribute to increase existing APIs
- Ability to act individually in a complex and fast paced environment
- Closely work with the Product and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery
- Participate in solution designing with Tech leads and Systems Architects
- Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
- Coordinate with co-developers and keep project manager well informed of the status of development efforts
- Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of experience
- A confident, self-starter, team player with drive, enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage yourself and be a self-starter.
- Great people skills to closely work with other teams.
- Strong in establishing systems & processes
- Expertise in Laravel, MySQL and Git
- Thorough in Object oriented concepts
- Knowledge of restful Web services
- Understanding of web applications
- Working knowledge of one or more caching, queuing systems in desirable
- Familiarity with AngularJs or React is a big plus
- Excellent problem solving
- Can do attitude

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About
About the Company:
India's #1 Customer Experience Platform For Direct Commerce Empowering over 2.5 Lakh eCommerce Sellers.
Shiprocket is India's leading e-commerce enablement platform, revolutionizing the way businesses handle logistics and fulfillment. Founded in 2012, the company has evolved into a comprehensive technology-driven platform that empowers over 250,000 sellers who generate more than $2.5B in annual GMV. Shiprocket provides end-to-end solutions including shipping, fulfillment, and technology integration services, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to manage their e-commerce operations efficiently.
About the Founders:
Shiprocket was co-founded by Saahil Goel and Gautam Kapoor. Saahil Goel, serving as the CEO, brings extensive expertise with his MBA and MS degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Under their leadership, the company has transformed from a small business with big dreams into a unicorn, driven by their vision to democratize e-commerce for entrepreneurs across India.
About Funding:
Shiprocket's funding journey reflects its remarkable growth story. The company has raised over $357 million across 14 funding rounds 4. A significant milestone was achieved in August 2022 when it attained unicorn status with a valuation of $1.3 billion. The company continues to attract investor confidence, with its most recent funding round of $26 million in December 2024, demonstrating strong market faith in its business model and growth potential.
About Milestones/Achievements:
Shiprocket has achieved several remarkable milestones in its journey:
- Reached unicorn status in 2022 with a $1.3 billion valuation 5
- Demonstrated strong financial growth with a 21% increase in operating revenue for FY24, reaching ₹1,316 crore 6
- Successfully expanded its service portfolio to include Shiprocket Fulfillment, Shiprocket Capital, and Shiprocket Engage 360
- Built a network serving 250,000+ active sellers across India 1
- Achieved operational profitability in the first two quarters of FY25 7
- Established itself as a comprehensive e-commerce enablement platform with multiple product offerings and technology integrations
Candid answers by the company
Shiprocket is one of India's largest data-driven logistics aggregation platforms. They provide end-to-end logistics and fulfillment solutions for e-commerce businesses and D2C brands, helping them manage their shipping and fulfillment operations efficiently.
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Functions, C# or Python.
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• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
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• Query optimization and performance tuning familiarity with traces, execution plans and server
logs
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• PowerShell scripting
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• Bachelor or advanced degree in computer science
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• Working knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL and/or Amazon Redshift
• C# and/or Python
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• No Supervisory Responsibility/No Budget Responsibility
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The Database Developers expedite issue resolution pursuant to the functional/technical documentation available.
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However, individual problem solving, decision making and performance tuning will constitute 75% of their time.








