PHP Developer

Wama Technology

Location: Mumbai (Onsite - Chembur)

Experience: 8 – 14 years

Salary: ₹10L – ₹16.5L/yr (Monthly: ₹85,000 – ₹1,40,000 depending on skill set)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for a high-caliber Lead PHP – Laravel Developer with a strong background in technical leadership to join our team. This role requires a blend of deep hands-on coding and strategic team management. You will oversee a team of developers while acting as the primary technical liaison for our client, ensuring that the architecture is scalable and that the team follows rigorous development standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of developers, conduct code reviews, and drive technical excellence across the sprint.
• Architecture & Design: Design complex database schemas and system architectures using Laravel 10+ and PHP 8.x best practices.
• Client Management: Lead technical discussions with client stakeholders to gather requirements and provide progress updates.
• Code Quality: Implement standardized linting, unit testing, and documentation protocols to maintain a high-quality codebase.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks in high-traffic applications, focusing on Eloquent query optimization and caching strategies.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Total Experience: 8–14 years in PHP Development.
• Leadership Experience: Strictly 4+ years of experience in leading technical teams, managing sprints, and mentoring junior/mid-level developers.
• Laravel Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Laravel (Service Containers, Service Providers, Middlewares, and Custom Packages).
• Full-Stack Capability: * Strong frontend skills: Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and HTML5/CSS3.
• Working knowledge of React.js and TypeScript for modern interface development.
• Database & API: * Expertise in MySQL (Complex joins, indexing, and optimization).
• Deep experience in developing and securing RESTful APIs with OAuth/Sanctum.
• Environment: Proficiency in Docker, Linux/Ubuntu server management, and Git (Gitflow workflow).

Additional Requirements:

• Agile Mastery: Deep understanding of Scrum/Agile ceremonies and the ability to manage workloads via Jira or ClickUp.
• AI-Driven Development: Experience integrating or using AI-assisted tools (Cursor, Windsurf, or GitHub Copilot) to increase team velocity is a significant plus.
• Communication: Fluent professional English is mandatory for client-side coordination.

What We Offer

• Leadership Role: High-level autonomy to make architectural decisions and lead a dedicated team.
• Competitive Pay: A performance-driven salary package with growth opportunities.

Experience:

• Total PHP Development: 8+ years (Required)
• Team Leading: 3+ years (Required)
• Laravel: 6+ years (Required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using Node.js, Express, and React
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX teams and backend developers
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Integrate APIs and third-party services
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes (basic level)
• Participate in code reviews and optimize performance…

Skills

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, and Express.js
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and system architecture
• Experience with MongoDB, MySQL, or similar databases
• Familiarity with Docker and basic Kubernetes
• Hands-on with Git/GitHub
• Exposure or experience with Generative AI (GenAI) tools/technologies

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated L2 Software Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an L2 engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions while working closely with cross-functional teams. Your role will include troubleshooting complex issues, implementing best practices, and contributing to the architecture and scalability of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions in accordance with business and technical requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver new features and improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues across multiple systems and layers of the stack.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvements in development processes.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirement gathering to deployment and monitoring.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development and actively contribute to process improvements.
• Document technical specifications, architecture, and development processes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and API design (RESTful/GraphQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with front-end technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js) or mobile development is a plus.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for automation and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and best practices in software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end testing).
• Experience working with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About the company:

Our Client is a food platform based in India that focuses on bringing together digital-first brands, experiences, and retail destinations to cater to discerning consumers. Led by industry stalwarts, who previously operated Foodhall, a leading gourmet food retail chain in India, and former Managing Director of Future Consumer Limited, the company aims to shape the narrative around food in the country.

To further enhance its presence, the company is opening a chain of retail stores targeting young gourmet food lovers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore. These interactive spaces will offer epicurean treats for cooking, eating, and entertaining, and will feature better-made, new-to-market products and new-age brands. Orders placed on digital platforms will be fulfilled through a same-day home delivery network, and the stores will be supported by state-of-the-art commissaries in the three cities.

Our client is backed by a venture-backed, digital-first brand development platform. They partner with passionate entrepreneurs to build authentic, profitable, and experience-led brands that cater to the new generation of Indian consumers. Their team combines their collective learning and experience with data science, digital ethnography, and technology platforms to create brands that connect with consumers.

What you’ll be doing?

• Fluent in Backend web application development (Node.JS, PHP with good knowledge of Magento).
• Fluent in Database (MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB) design and management.
• Substantial experience with high throughput web services.
• Experience in using cloud platforms like Amazon.
• Knowledge of Frameworks like Express, Koa, Zend, etc.
• Basic Understanding of Front End development (JavaScript, CSS, Ajax, React.JS, Boot Strap, HTML 5)
• Fluent in various automation testing, performance testing, and deployment tools.
• Decent Understanding of Working on Agile Software Development Methodology.

What you’ll bring?

• We are looking for an experienced Back End developer to be part of a diverse, fast pace and energetic team.
• The candidate will be expected to design a scalable client-server framework, build database-intensive reporting modules, scalability and reliability of existing applications and services, and provide troubleshooting and 2nd-tier support for existing applications.
• The candidate should be a self-starter, who is proactive, positive, flexible, and a good team player.
• Minimum qualifications: B.Tech./B.E. in CS, IT, or ECE from a reputed college. 1-3 years of experience in Backend software development

Why work with us?

• You will be part of our founding team and get your hands dirty in the 0-1 stage of building a D2C brand.
• You will work with a solid set of people from diverse backgrounds.
• You will independently lead projects and have ownership of your deliverables.
• You will be pushed out of your comfort zone and watch your learning curve spike

Python/Django Developer will be responsible for implementing the relevant Server-Side Architecture for a Web Application based on the client's requirement for new and existing products. The primary focus will be on the development of software packages ensuring high quality and ease of usability to requests from various teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Writing reusable, testable and efficient code 

- Design and Implementation of low-latency, user-friendly web and mobile-based applications 

- Devise and develop user-friendly software solutions for automation of industry processes 

- Contribute to design reviews and discussions across software teams. 

- Following strict security protocols without any deviation is of prime importance.

- Implementing DevOps in all projects and establishing best practices in the team.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

- Strong programming skills in Python/Django

- Experience with Angular, JavaScript frameworks/libraries

- Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or other RDBMS

- Experience with Web application security and secure coding practices

- Strong Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

- Familiarity with software collaboration tools - GIT

- Ability to work with a distributed and diverse team of researchers and developers.

- Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.

- High level of innovation and motivation

·        Qualification: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

·        Proven 4+ years of experience in full stack development, including proficiency with React, Tailwind CSS, Python, and Flask.

·        Strong understanding of Graph QL concepts and hands-on experience with Ariadne or similar frameworks.

·        Familiarity with containerization using Docker for application deployment.

·        Demonstrated expertise in machine learning model integration, preferably using the Hugging Face framework.

·        Experience deploying machine learning models on cloud platforms such as Replicate and AWS is a strong plus.

·        Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new technologies.

·        Should have experience in Backend: Python, Flask Framework, Langchain ML Ops Framework, Ariadne Graph QL Framework, Docker. Frontend: React, Tailwind. ML Model Development – Hugging Face Model Training, ML Deployment onto Replicate or AWS

Looking for folks with a hacker's mindset

We’re seeking a talented developer to help build our platform from the ground up. As a critical member of a dynamic and highly-motivated team, you will have to perform  a full stack developers role. And will be responsible for designing & coding new functionality from scratch and maintaining or enhancing the current functionality.

Must haves

• Clear communication skills and a strong customer first attitude
• PHP expert with live project implementations in Laravel framework with MySQL database
• Write clean and well-designed & scalable code
• Maniacal about creating flawless & defect-free delivery
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product code and databases. Refactor or optimize existing code & database where needed
• Maintain a positive and healthy work environment within the team and have fun while doing it
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle right from requirements through till deployment
• Ability to learn and implement automated test tools