Principal Software Engineer/ Senior Principal Software Engineer

Job Title: PHP/Laravel Developer (3–10 Years Experience)

Industry: Insurance / Fintech

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced PHP/Laravel Developer with strong JavaScript skills to work across the full stack. You will build scalable backend systems, interactive frontends, robust APIs, and use modern AI tools to speed up development. This role involves backend coding, frontend development, database design, and full-stack integration.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Backend Development

• Build reliable PHP applications and REST APIs
• Write clean, maintainable Laravel code
• Create REST APIs and work with GraphQL when required
• Work with microservices and Docker-based environments
• Perform code reviews and maintain coding best practices

2. Frontend Development

• Develop responsive and modular web UIs using JavaScript frameworks
• Build interactive components using React, Vue, or Angular
• Work with modern CSS frameworks and preprocessors
• Implement SPA features like routing & state management
• Ensure browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness

3. Database Work

• Design database schemas for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Write optimized SQL queries via Eloquent ORM or Query Builder
• Implement indexing and performance optimization
• Work with SQL & NoSQL databases
• Manage migrations and ensure database stability

4. AI Tools & Productivity

• Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine)
• Integrate AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into applications
• Build AI-powered features and automations
• Use AI tools for debugging, refactoring, and code optimization

5. Full-Stack Integration

• Connect frontend and backend layers smoothly
• Implement authentication and authorization flows
• Manage client-server data flow and API integrations
• Work with state management across the stack
• Ensure consistent and seamless user experiences

Job Requirements

Must-Have (3–10 Years Experience)

Backend Skills

• Strong experience with PHP 8+ & Laravel
• Eloquent ORM, Query Builder, Blade, Middleware, Events
• API development & authentication
• Redis/Memcached caching
• Queue management (Laravel Queues, Horizon)
• Working knowledge of Node.js

Frontend Skills

• Strong JavaScript (ES6+, async/await, modules)
• React / Vue / Angular
• State management (Redux, Vuex, NgRx)
• Build tools: Webpack, Vite, Laravel Mix
• CSS3, HTML5, Sass/Less or CSS-in-JS
• Responsive, mobile-first development

Database Skills

• MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis; MongoDB is a plus
• Schema design, optimization, indexing
• Migrations, normalization, performance tuning

Required Skill Set

Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer/Lead Engineer-Java

• Experience in Core Java 8.0 and above, Data Structures, OOPS, Multithreading, Algorithms, Collections, Unix/Linux
• Possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.
• Should have the ability to analyse, design, develop and test complex, low-latency client-facing applications.
• Good development experience with RDBMS
• Good knowledge of multi-threading and high volume server side development
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Excellent problem solving and coding skills in Java
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
• Should have the ability to express their design ideas and thoughts.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and come up with solution approaches
• Build and enhance large scale domain centric applications
• Deploy high quality deliverables into production adhering to the security, compliance and SDLC guideline.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Post-secondary degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline, or equivalent working experience.
• Development of distributed applications with Microsoft technologies: C# .NET/Core, SQL Server, Entity Framework.
• Deep expertise with microservices architectures and design patterns.
• Cloud Native AWS experience with services such as Lambda, SQS, RDS/Aurora, S3, Lex, and Polly.
• Mastery of both Windows and Linux environments and their use in the development and management of complex distributed systems architectures.
• Git source code repository and continuous integration tools.

Responsibilities:

● Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Java technologies.

● Implement robust solutions using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Hibernate frameworks.

● Develop and optimize database operations with MySQL.

● Analyze and solve complex problems by applying knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Requirement -

Programming Languages & Technologies: Strong knowledge of Java (Core Java, Java 8+).

● Frameworks: Proficiency in Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and Hibernate. ● Algorithms and Data Structures: Good understanding and practical application of DSA concepts.

● Databases: Experience with MySQL – writing queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.

● Version Control Systems: Experience with tools like Gi

This is a remote position.

SyncEzy is a SAAS integration company and we build deep integrations between the world's leading applications. We are looking to expand our integrations to other areas and are looking for Four Experienced Developers to join our team.

Senior Laravel / PHP Full Stack Developer - Work from Home/ Remote Role

The right candidate will:

• Have developed integrations or applications using the Laravel Framework and Microservices.
• Develop deep functional integrations between applications using publicly documented APIs.
• Have a strong experience using tools like Postman to consume APIs from Salesforce, Zoho, Mailchimp, Infusionsoft, Xero, Quickbooks, Shopify, Procore, simPRO, or similar apps.
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges. Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Understand business requirements based on spec sheets and build deep functional integrations
• Work well with the existing team of developers
• Have demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including PHP Laravel framework, Angular, NodeJs
• Experience with SOAP, REST, and other APIs
• Experience with OAuth, Managing Security, and access tokens, encryption, Single Sign-On.

Recruitment Process:

Round 1: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a video conferencing interview.

Round 2: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to Software Development Test assignment task, You will be paid for up to 8 hours based on the time taken to complete the task.

Round 3: Personal Interview / Meet the team / Offer if successful.

* Less than 5 years experience? Please do not apply for this role.

** If you are not prepared to do a programming test, Do NOT APPLY.

*** Working from Home is mandatory, we do not have a physical office!

Requirements:

Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Laravel framework.
• Minimum 3 years experience with public APIs of world-leading applications like (Salesforce, Zoho, Mailchimp, Xero, Quickbooks, Shopify, or more)
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Bachelors in Engineering IT / Computer Science. BCA in Computers, B.Sc in Computers, B.Tech/B.E. in Computers
• PG Diploma in Computers, MCA in Computers, M.Tech in Computers, MS/M.Sc(Science) in Computers.

Must have requirements for all Remote Roles with SyncEzy

• A very good internet connection 50mbps minimum. (Please do a speed test BEFORE applying)
• A proper work desk/setup at home and a quiet place to work.
• A Laptop / Computer during your probation period, we will provide company hardware laptop / PC, Headphones, standup desk, etc. upon confirmation.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal

Compensation:

CTC: 8 lacs to 10 lacs

Benefits

A TRUE Remote / Work from the Home position. We are a Global Remote company and have been remote working long before it was made popular by COVID. We have staff dispersed across 4 countries and 15 cities. We pride ourselves on running a flat organization, with a friendly easy-going culture.

Competitive Salary + All the below

• Allowance for Internet / Phone costs
• Company Hardware provided after completing probation.
• Flexible, family-friendly & fun work environment
• Continuous development and education allowances.
• Flexible Remote work from anywhere (As long as you have good internet and communication)
• Excellent growth opportunities, and growth into leadership for the right candidate.
• Generous policies around leave / social and training allowances
• End-of-year bonuses based on company + Individual performance.
• Zero Commute, Work while you work, play while you play. Perfect Work / Life balance.

Must Have

• 1+ to 6 year’s development experience in Java/J2EE Development.
• 1+ years’ experience in Spring, Hibernate.
• 1+ years’ experience in developing REST API’s
• 1+ years’ experience in developing Spring boot applications.
• Hands-On experience in Unit testing.
• Hands On experience in MVC frameworks –AngularJS/Angular7/8
• Understanding of Micro services.
• Understanding of Agile Methodologies.
• Working experience with DB technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for innovation, working independently and thinking ‘outside of the box’.