PHP Developer

To design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that

power core business applications. The Senior Engineer – Backend will be responsible for

architecting APIs, optimizing data flow, and ensuring system reliability and performance. This

role will collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust

solutions that enable seamless user experiences and support organizational growth through

clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Node.js.

• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define and implement

API specifications.

• Optimize application performance and scalability by identifying bottlenecks and

proposing solutions.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and conduct code reviews to ensure

quality standards.

• Develop unit tests and maintain code coverage to ensure high quality.

• Document architectural solutions and system designs to ensure clarity and

maintainability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve

our tech stack.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent

experience).

• 7+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on Node.js and Javascript.

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL, such as DynamoDB, MongoDB,

PostgreSQL, etc.).

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of cloud platform (AWS) and deployment best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Good to have:

• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js).

• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Familiarity with responsive design and user experience principles.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer (SDE II) with over 3 years of experience to grow a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in software development, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale engineering teams and projects. This role requires strategic leadership, the ability to manage complex technical challenges, and the ability to drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence. As a Backend SDE-2, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, product management, and operations to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and play a critical role in shaping the technology roadmap and engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Define technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Technical Excellence: Guide the team in designing and implementing scalable, robust software systems. Drive the adoption of best practices in architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Project and Program Management: Oversee the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-impact software projects.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks For this role we require expertise in Python/Django and API Development
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), microservices, and distributed systems.
• Good experience with MySQL and ElasticSearch. Slight experience with other NoSQL and SQL databases.
• Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
•  Experience in delivering full-stack B2B/SaaS applications including mobile applications, web frontend, and a scalable backend.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Ideal candidate should be comfortable with Code Igniter, MySQL.

Additional Requirement - CI with installation process

Experience 3 to 5 yrs               

Notice period- Immediate to 15 days