PHP/LAMP/Full Stack Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java and Python developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions for the financial services industry.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment with overall product strategy.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Manage project timelines and resources effectively, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of projects.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing potential issues and ensuring the stability and reliability of our platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in Java, Python, and related fields, and evaluate their potential application to our products and services.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and training materials.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in Java and Python development, with a strong understanding of object-oriented principles, design patterns, and data structures.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

We want you to show off your technical skills, but we also want you to be creative and think outside the box. Here are some of the ways you'll be flexing your tech muscles:

• Use your superpowers to solve complex technical problems, combining your excellent abstract reasoning ability with problem-solving skills.
• Efficient in at least one product or technology of strategic importance to the organisation, and a true tech ninja.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in the field, so that you can keep bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Implement robust and extensible code modules as per guidelines. We love all code that's functional (Don’t we?)
• Develop good quality, maintainable code modules without any defects, exhibiting attention to detail. Nothing should look sus!
• Manage assigned tasks well and schedule them appropriately for self and team, while providing visibility to the mentor and understanding the mentor's expectations of work. But don't be afraid to add your own twist to the work you're doing.
• Consistently apply and improve team software development processes such as estimations, tracking, testing, code and design reviews, etc., but do it with a funky twist that reflects your personality.
• Clarify requirements and provide end-to-end estimates. We all love it when requirements are clear (Don’t we?)
• Participate in release planning and design complex modules & features.
• Work with product and business teams directly for critical issue ownership. Isn’t it better when one of us understands what they say?
• Feel empowered by managing deployments and assisting in infra management.
• Act as role model for the team and guide them to brilliance. We all feel secured when we have someone to look up to.

Qualifications:

We want to make sure you're a funky, tech-loving person with a passion for learning and growing. Here are some of the things we're looking for:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, but you also have a creative side that you're not afraid to show.
• You have excellent abstract reasoning ability and a strong understanding of core computer science fundamentals.
• You're proficient with web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript with at least 5+ years of experience, but you're also open to learning new languages and technologies that might not be as mainstream.
• You’ve 5+ years of experience with backend web framework Django and DRF.
• You’ve 5+ years of experience with frontend web framework React.
• Your knowledge of cloud service providers like AWS, GCP, Azure, etc. will be an added bonus.
• You have experience with testing, code, and design reviews.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, but you're also not afraid to show your personality and let your funky side shine through.
• You can work independently and in a team environment, but you're also excited to collaborate with others and share your ideas.
• You've demonstrated your ability to lead a small team of developers.
• And most important, you're also excited to learn about new things and try out new ideas.

This is an mid-level position, you'll get to flex your coding muscles, work on exciting projects, and grow your skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. So, if you're passionate about all things tech and ready to take your skills to the next level, we want YOU to apply! Let's make some magic happen together!

We are located in Delhi. This post may require relocation.

Knowmax is a global B2B SaaS platform built to elevate customer experience through intelligent knowledge management. We enable customer-facing teams to access the right answers instantly—across contact centers, digital channels, and field support—driving consistency, efficiency, and satisfaction at scale.

Preferred Profile: Candidates with prior experience working on product development in a startup environment.

Core Backend Skills

• Node.js Mastery
• Deep understanding of event loop, async patterns (Promises, async/await).
• Experience with frameworks like Express, NestJS, Fastify.
• Writing scalable APIs (REST), middleware, and modular code.
• Database Expertise
• SQL/Postgres – schema design, complex joins, indexing, query optimization.
• Knowledge of transactions, isolation levels, and migrations.
• Basic familiarity with ORMs (Sequelize/TypeORM/Prisma) and raw queries.
• Architecture & Design
• Ability to design backend systems
• Good understanding of API versioning, caching strategies (Redis).

Frontend (Average Skill Expected)

• Comfortable with React (or Nuxt/Vue) for building and maintaining UIs.
• Basic understanding of state management (Redux, Vuex, Pinia).
• Familiarity with component-based architecture and UI libraries (Material UI, Tailwind).
• Can debug UI issues but not expected to be a design/UX expert.

Other Expectations

• Code Quality – Writing unit tests (Jest/Mocha), code reviews, and maintaining clean architecture.
• Problem-Solving – Strong data structures and algorithmic skills (not as intense as SD3/Architect).
• Collaboration – Able to mentor juniors, break down tasks, and work closely with product and QA.
• Performance & Security – Understands security best practices (OWASP) and performance profiling.

Job Title: PHP Developer (Fintech)

Location: Pune (Work From Office)

Experience: 2 to 8 years

Salary: Competitive, as per industry standards

About Us

Briidea Innovetures is a leading fintech solutions provider based in Pune, specializing in Loan Origination Systems (LOS) and digital payment automation. We are seeking a highly skilled PHP Developer with fintech experience to develop and enhance the backend and frontend of our core products, SyncFinnect and LOS. If you have expertise in payment API integrations, eNACH, UPI Autopay, and WhatsApp Business API, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

As a PHP Developer at Briidea Innovetures, you will be responsible for building and maintaining secure, high-performance fintech applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop robust payment solutions and ensure seamless API integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications for SyncFinnect and LOS using PHP and related technologies.
• Integrate payment APIs (Cashfree, Worldline, Digio) for UPI Autopay, eNACH, and other fintech functionalities.
• Implement WhatsApp Business API for messaging automation.
• Work with SMS APIs for transactional notifications.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless fintech transactions.
• Ensure security, scalability, and high availability of fintech applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Troubleshoot, test, and debug applications to enhance performance.
• Stay updated with fintech trends and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience as a PHP Developer in the fintech sector.
• Strong proficiency in PHP frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter) and best practices.
• Experience with payment gateway APIs (Cashfree, Worldline, Digio) and fintech integrations.
• Expertise in WhatsApp Business API, SMS APIs, and notification systems.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript, ReactJS, CSS).
• Experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL and database optimization.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and security best practices.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about fintech and have the skills to build cutting-edge solutions, we encourage you to apply!

• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React.
• Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Java, PHP and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.