PHP LARAVEL DEVELOPER

Dear,

We are excited to inform you about an exclusive opportunity at Xebia for a Senior Backend Engineer role.

📌 Job Details:

• Role: Senior Backend Engineer
•  Shift: 1 PM – 10 PM
• Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days a week) across Xebia locations
• Notice Period: Immediate joiners or up to 30 days

🔹 Job Responsibilities:

✅ Design and develop scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend solutions

✅ Work on event-driven microservices architecture

✅ Implement REST APIs and optimize backend performance

✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation

✅ Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

🔹 Required Skills:

✔ Backend Development: Scala (preferred), Java, Kotlin

✔ Cloud: AWS or GCP

✔ Databases: MySQL, NoSQL (Cassandra)

✔ DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code

✔ Messaging & Caching: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch

✔ Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban

⚠ Please apply only if you have not applied recently or are not currently in the interview process for any open roles at Xebia.

Looking forward to your response! Also, feel free to refer anyone in your network who might be a good fit.

Best regards,

Vijay S

Assistant Manager - TAG

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-selvarajan/

Role and Responsibilities:

As a PHP Developer, you will be responsible for collaborating with our cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications that meet our clients' requirements. Your role will involve the following responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues related to web application functionality and performance.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve your skills and the solutions we provide.
• Actively participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality solutions on time.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a PHP Developer with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
• Good understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position based at our Bhilai office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth within the company.
• Collaborative and vibrant work environment.

• 5 years experience with the Django framework
• Experience with building APIs (REST or GraphQL) 
• Strong Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• React.js knowledge would be an added bonus 
• Understanding on how to use a database like Postgres (prefered choice), SQLite, MongoDB, MySQL.
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented design and analysis.
• A strong passion for writing simple, clean and efficient code.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Git.

Experience:

• Min 5 year experience
• Startup experience is a must. 

Location:

• Remote developer

Timings:

• 40 hours a week but with 4 hours a day overlapping with client timezone.  Typically clients are in California PST Timezone.

Position:

• Full time/Direct
• We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc.
• We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods.  You will stay here because you love the company.  We have only a 15 days notice period.

• Vast knowledge of PHP programming concepts.
• Hands-on experience on object-oriented PHP, MVC design pattern and Laravel 5+ PHP Framework.
• Good understanding of Relational Database and normalization concepts.
• Should be hands-on with CSS, HTML (Responsive Web Design), JavaScript, jQuery & AJAX.
• Good communication skills; both verbal as well as written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time efficiently to meet project timelines
• Ability to work well independently, or with remote teams
• Creative and efficient problem solver.

• Experience in Agile Software Development projects
• Experience in writing Unit Testing cases (PHPUnit, PHPSpec, Behat)
• Capable to perform code reviews and provide code to optimize performance of the application.