PHP Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a Moodle Developer with strong PHP expertise to develop, customize, and support our Learning Management System (LMS) for EdTech products. The role involves deep Moodle core development, plugin customization, and LMS integrations to deliver scalable and user-friendly online learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and customize Moodle LMS using PHP

Create and enhance custom Moodle plugins, blocks, and reports

Customize Moodle themes, UI, and UX

Integrate Moodle with ERP, CRM, payment gateways, and third-party APIs

Manage Moodle upgrades, migrations, and security patches

Optimize LMS performance, database queries, and scalability

Implement user roles, permissions, assessments, and reports

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues

Collaborate with product, academic, and QA teams

Required Skills

Strong experience in PHP with Moodle LMS

Hands-on knowledge of MySQL / PostgreSQL

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery

Experience in Moodle plugin development & customization

Understanding of SCORM, quizzes, grading, and reporting

Experience with REST APIs, web services, and SSO

Familiarity with Linux server environments

Good to Have

Experience in EdTech platforms / online education

Knowledge of Moodle Mobile App customization

Exposure to AWS / Cloud infrastructure

Understanding of data security & privacy standards

Experience with Git / CI-CD pipelines

• Knowledge of CORE PHP & web framework including Laravel.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Experience with API integration.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets.
• Working on full projects of App or website development, from scratch to finish.

Job Description:

- Must have knowledge in developing web applications in PHP/MySQL

- Knowledge of Codeigniter Framework/LARAVEL

- Strong knowledge of Core PHP, OOPS and any PHP framework(Codeigniter)

- Strong knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, SQL)

Skills Required:

Excellent Communication skills, Positive attitude, Flexible, Quick learner.

Candidates who have completed training in PHP / Codeigniter Framework

Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks.

Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Hi

About the company:

Our Client is a brand co-creation platform that transforms powerful ideas into authentic, profitable, andexperience-led brands that can define the future of brands in key consumption categories like fashion and lifestyle; food and FMCG, home and decor and beauty and wellness. We are a team of experienced entrepreneurs, marquee investors, and industry professionals who have expertise and experience in building some of the most popular brands in the country. We partner with passionate entrepreneurs to combine our collective learning and experience with data science, digital ethnography, and technology platforms to build brands that connect to the new generation of Indian consumers

Job Location: Mumbai

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.

Regards

Team Merito

The key aspects of this role: 

• Candidate with exceptional programming skills, problem-solving abilities and strong work  ethic. 
• The candidate has to work on custom programming and web application development for  Drupal. 
• Testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of existing company sites and resolving issues if  any. 
• Contributing ideas and efforts towards internal projects and working as part of a team to  find solutions on various problems. 
• Communicate technical ideas to business users and other teams (design, QA). • Collaborate with team members and to work independently when needed. • Eager to embrace current and emerging web technologies. 

To be the right fit, you'll need: 

• Experience of total 4+ years working on PHP and Drupal 7,8 Development (at least 2+ years  in Drupal 8) 
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, jQuery, HTML5, CSS 
• Experience with Drupal architecture, best practices and coding standards 
• Knowledge on Views, Services etc. 
• Experience in custom module and theme creation 
• Familiar with sub version control systems such as Git or SVN 
• Basic knowledge of environment setup for Linux distribution

If you are a PHP developer & have a good understanding of web technologies you may apply for this positoin. As a Developer, you will be a part of our web development team and will be working with some very experienced developers on challenging and interesting projects. You will be a part of an Agile delivery team and work closely with Requirement Analysts, Scrum Masters, Development & Design team and QA team.

Responsibilities

1. Write clean, maintainable and efficient code.
2. Design robust, scalable and secure features
3. Collaborate with team members to develop and ship web applications within tight timeframes.
4. Write unit and functional testcases.
5. Work on bug fixing, identifying performance issues and improving application performance
6. Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
7. Handling complex technical issues

Technical Skills

1. PHP - 4.5 Years Experience along with HTML5, CSS Bootstrap, JQuery, JS, MySQL/MongoDB, JSON Web Services and API Services
2. PHP Frameworks: Min. 2 Years with anyone (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP, Yii etc.)
3. PHP Reporting Tools (Jasper etc.)
4. NET Exposure - Good to have
5. Understanding of responsive design frameworks such as bootstrap
6. MEAN Stack - Good to have
7. Angular / React - Good to have
   
   

Perks, Benefits & Culture: 

We are offering amazing career growth opportunities, great compensation, and benefits. This begins with -

- weekly lunches

- alternate weekends-off

- annual medical checkups

- Social engagement 

- financial assistance 

- and more...