PHP Developer

Job Title: Associate Backend Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Backend Engineer with 1 to 2 years of experience to join our growing engineering team. Whether you're a recent graduate or have some industry experience, this role offers a strong foundation to grow your skills in real-world backend development. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems that power our products.

This position is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, write production-grade code, and grow into a high-performing backend engineer.

Website: https://www.thealteroffice.com/about

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and maintaining backend services and APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Work with both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases for data modeling and storage.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code under guidance.
• Contribute to authentication, authorization, and other core backend features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, frontend, and QA to deliver complete features.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
• Debug issues, write unit/integration tests, and help maintain service reliability and performance.
• Learn to work with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment workflows.
• Use tools like Docker, basic cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), and optionally explore monitoring/logging tools.
• Explore new technologies such as GraphQL, WebSockets, or message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) when relevant.

Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years of backend development experience, including internships, academic projects, freelance, or open-source work.
• Familiarity with at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, etc.).
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP, databases, and server-side logic.
• Exposure to SQL and NoSQL databases and understanding of CRUD operations.
• Familiarity with Git and fundamental development workflows.
• Willingness to learn and apply best practices in scalability, security, and asynchronous programming.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to take feedback and grow.
• Good communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.

• Strong Expertise in CodeIgniter Framework.
• Sound knowledge of database designing and application architecture planning for Core PHP projects.
• Expertise in PHP, MVC Frameworks, and good technology exposure of CodeIgniter Open cart or any CMS added advantage.
• String core PHP Hands-on experience.
• Good Knowledge of PHP5, MySQL, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, XML
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting it to the back-end.
• A good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX will be preferred.
• Prior experience in the payment gateway or education ERP domain is a plus.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer to join our web development projects. As a PHP Developer, you will play a key role in writing clean and efficient PHP code, following industry best practices and collaborating with the creative team. Your expertise and problem-solving skills will contribute to the success of our software development process.

Responsibilities:

·        Write backend code and develop efficient PHP modules.

·        Solve complex performance problems and address architectural issues.

·        Integrate and combine data storage solutions.

·        Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

·        Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.

·        Collaborate effectively across different time zones using tools like GitHub, video conferences, and documents.

·        Familiarity with common third-party APIs such as Google, Facebook, eBay, etc.

·        Utilize version control tools and work with relational databases.

·        Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.

·        Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·        Display a keen interest in learning new tools, languages, and workflows.

Requirements:

·        Minimum of 4+ years of experience.

·        Must have experience with WordPress & Laravel.

·        Strong knowledge of PHP programming language and related frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.

·        Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.

·        Experience working with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

·        Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.

·        Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

·        Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities :-

·        Discuss training plans with customers to build custom courses to suit their needs.

• Maintain records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.
• Develop programs and processes that provide a service to industry, business, students, and/or other external/internal clients.
• Serve as technical assistant or point of contact with customer until 'go live' date and hand-off to support.
• Update course documentation as needed to ensure timeliness and relevance.
• Has a mix of being a technical instructor, a solution architect, and an evangelist.
• Coordination of training schedules to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Work in tandem with peers in technical training to develop best in class training department across all areas of training.
• Responsible for lectures, demonstration, discussion, and related instructional delivery methods.
• Deliver standard and customized training based on field needs and the delivery of new product and technology training in support of field readiness.
• Help to create, test, and review new and existing courseware.
• Build relationships with OCI product development teams to understand roadmaps and plan for content updates or new training offerings.
• Keep informed of and maintain proficiency with all company products.
• Coordinate logistics for instruction events, including scheduling classes reserving classrooms, travel arrangements and preparing workstations.

Skills

Teaching

Adaptability

Public speaking

Active listening

Communication

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business, business administration, computer science or railroad engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with LMS, Cloud, Cloud computing, computing, and Camtasia processes, software and systems.
• A leader and collaborator with strict attention to detail.
• Comfortable making decisions and suggesting problem solving measures.
• Can run expercies and other mechanisms.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Demonstrated skill at time management.

Requirement:

• The knowledge of PHP. ...
• Laravel experience. ...
• A strong command of HTML, Java, and CSS.
• The understanding of PM frameworks – Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.
• Working experience of handling APIs; knowledge of RESTful or SOAP.
• Solid understanding of OOP and model view controller (MVC).