PHP Web Developer

About us:

Optimo Capital is a newly established NBFC founded by Prashant Pitti, who is also a co-founder of EaseMyTrip (a billion-dollar listed startup that grew profitably without any funding).

Our mission is to serve the underserved MSME businesses in India with their credit needs. With less than 15% of MSMEs having access to formal credit, we aim to bridge this credit gap by employing a phygital model (physical branches + digital decision-making).

As a technology and data-first company, tech and data enthusiasts play a crucial role in building the infrastructure at Optimo, and help the company thrive.

What we offer:

Join our dynamic startup team as a Backend Developer and play a crucial role in building robust web APIs, credit risk and underwriting decision engines, third-party tech integrations, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

This is an exceptional opportunity to learn, grow, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment. We believe that the freedom and accountability to make decisions in system architecture and technical design bring out the best in you — and help us build the best for the company.

What We Look For:

We're looking for individuals with strong proficiency in Python, Django, and RESTful API development. Experience with Flask, FastAPI, or AWS is a strong plus. Beyond skills, we value your attitude - your hunger to learn, take ownership, and thrive both independently and as part of a team.

We encourage picking up new technologies fast, understanding them deeply, and shipping them into production with confidence.

Skills:

>Core Backend

• Python: Strong proficiency in writing clean, production-level Python code.
• Django & Django REST Framework: Working knowledge in building and maintaining server-side applications.
• Flask / FastAPI: Experience building lightweight RESTful APIs is highly valued
• REST APIs: Strong understanding of API design principles; prior experience building or integrating REST APIs from scratch is essential.

>Databases

• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
• Basic knowledge of query design, database management, and performance optimization.

>Cloud & DevOps

• Basic understanding of AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar services) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, server deployments, and cloud infrastructure management is a plus.

>Data

• Understanding of data pipelines and ETL processes is a plus.
• Exposure to dashboarding or data layer tools is appreciated but not required.

>Version Control

• Proficiency in Git — branching, merging, pull requests, and conflict resolution.
• Experience contributing to collaborative codebases is highly valued.

What You'll Work On:

• Design and build backend systems for end-to-end lending workflows — from customer onboarding to loan disbursement — with a focus on credit and risk assessment.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and rule engines that power straight-through processing for property loans.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services into our core platform.
• Support cloud infrastructure management, including source code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and deployments.
• Take projects from ideation to production with ownership and accountability.

Other Requirements:

• 2–5 years of industry experience in a backend or software engineering role is required.
• Full-time availability in Bangalore; immediate joiners preferred.
• Strong passion for technology and backend problem-solving.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.

If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey of growth, learning, and innovation, apply now to join our pioneering team in Bangalore.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you need to have:
● Advanced knowledge of PHP, Nodejs, MySQL, HTML/CSS, Javascript etc.
● Some experience in managing engineering teams of 5-20 people.

Work Details:
● Your work will involve managing software development team via web and mobile
technologies like PHP/Laravel, MySQL, Node.js, MongoDB, React, Angular, Ionic, AWS
etc.
● Lead, Coach and mentor a strong and passionate team of web and mobile Engineers and Designers
● Drive new features and improve performance
● Define or Review architectural standards and processes
● Drive performance analysis and optimization efforts
● Help set and fulfil the engineering hiring plan for the team including sourcing, screening
and interviewing
● Represent the team in engineering and product meetings
● Work with teams across Squareboat to ensure a seamless user experience for our
client's customers
● Champion continuous improvement to help raise the bar on quality, performance and
maintainability
● Keep abreast of the changes in the industry and champion new technologies and
development processes within the team

You need to have:
● 5+ years of relevant software development experience
● Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related
technical discipline
● A good understanding of the software development lifecycle
● Some interesting side projects you have done or a Github profile with real open source
contributions will be a big plus

Benefits:
● Working with the latest web technologies in an early-stage product startup, with plenty of
opportunities to learn
● You will work directly under the mentorship of other senior designers/developers and the
startup's founders

Skills:
● PHP, Javascript, MySQL, AngularJS, React.js

• Proficient in .NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework. Strong design capabilities with SOLID principles using C#. Working knowledge in WCF. Database knowledge in SQL Design, and deliver innovative software solutions in collaboration with Technology teams. Develop high-quality production code Experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript. Experience in React / Angular or Typescript preferred

• Discussing the project aims with the company requirement and development team.
• Designing and building web applications using Laravel.
• Troubleshooting issues in the implementation and debug builds.
• Working with front-end and back-end developers on projects.
• Testing functionality for users and the backend.
• Ensuring that integrations run smoothly.
• Scaling projects based on Company feedback.
• Recording and reporting on work done in Laravel.
• Maintaining web-based applications.
• Presenting work in meetings with clients and management.

• Java / J2ee Development environments
• Eclipse or similar tooling
• Very Strong Web front end development including JavaScript, Angular, React, etc.
• Develop REST based microservices using Spring, SpringBoot, SpringCloud, SpringListener, SpringMVC, JavaScript, HTML, XML, JUNITS Cloud, container image development and container orchestration

Skills Required:

• Angular, Spring Springboot, SQL Server

Experience Preferred:

• Looking for a full stack developer with Strong Front end experience, Spring Springboot, SQL Server, GCP

Location – Pune, Gandhinagar (Currently Work from Home till 2022)

Educational Qualification - B.E / B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech, or any equivalent IT graduation or post-graduation

• J2EE - Sprint Boot Microservices.
• At least 8+ years of experience in Java development (J2EE, J2SE 8).
• Extensive experience with Spring, Spring Boot Micro Services, JPA, Hibernate.
• Extensive experience in REST and SOAP Webservices Services.
• Excellent knowledge of databases( PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience in testing tools (JUnit, SOAP UI, Postman).
• Experience in build tools – Maven, Gradle. Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
• Experience in web application servers - Tomcat, etc.
• Understanding of Agile Development methodology – SCRUM.
• Understanding of continuous integration - Jenkins, and Code versioning tools- Git

Basic experience developing web applications using Cake PHP or other MVC framework

Strong PHP skills with any MVC Framework -Cake PHP / Laravel / Yii / Code ignitor, etc.

Strong MySQL, AJAX, jQuery, HTML & JavaScript skills

Experience integrating Payment Gateway and third-party PHP libraries is preferable

Work alongside a broader team with a focus on Design, UX, Optimization, Back End processes, DevOps Efficiency with the goal of delivering high-quality projects using the latest tech stack. A keen eye for detail, along with a passion to deliver quality, customer-focused solutions is absolutely essential.

Championing Web Development: You will be responsible for handling web development from ideation to production.

Collaboration with product manager and other developers, owning a large part of the process from problem understanding to shipping the solution.

Contribute best-in-class programming skills to develop highly innovative, consumer-facing web products.

Desired Profile

Great skills in PHP MVC frameworks like Laravel, CodeIgniter, etc.

Extensive Experience in API integration and development is required.

Experience in jQuery and AJAX.

Working knowledge of web technologies including HTML, and CSS is required.

Basic understanding of version control systems like Git and SVN.

Experience working with AWS or any other Linux Cloud Servers is a huge plus.

Passionate about writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Strong analytical and debugging skills and experience building consumer systems at scale.