Sr. Full Stack Engineer

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

Department: Engineering

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

AI Tools Experience

• Hands-on experience with coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, Tabnine)
• Experience integrating AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
• Using AI tools for debugging & code improvement
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering

Minimum 7 years experience : Individual Contributor ( Back-end plus Cloud- Infra)

Banking/Payments Domain : Worked on projects from scratch and scaled

Experience with Payment Gateway Companies is a plus

Tech Stack

Java SpringBoot,AWS,GCP,REST

Worked on CI/CD (Manage and setup )

Different SQL and NO-SQL Databases -,PostgreSQL,MongoDB

Responsibilities:

End to end coding ; from software architecture to managing scaling,of high throughput(100000)RPS high volume transactions.

DIscuss business requirements and timelines with management and create a task plan for junior members.

Manage the day to day activities of all team members and report their work progress

Mentoring the team on best coding practices and making sure modules are Live

on time.

Management of security vulnerabilities.

Be a full individual contributor which means can work in a team as well as alone.

Attitude:

Passion for tech innovation and solve problems

GoGetter Attitude

Extremely humble and polite

Experience in Product companies and Managing small teams is a plus

About NxtWave:

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing edtech startups, transforming the way students learn and build careers in tech. With a strong community of learners across the country, we’re building cutting-edge products that make industry-ready skills accessible and effective at scale.

What will you do:

• Build and ship full-stack features end-to-end (frontend, backend, data).
• Own your code – from design to deployment with CI/CD pipelines.
• Make key architectural decisions and implement scalable systems.
• Lead code reviews, enforce clean code practices, and mentor SDE-1s.
• Optimize performance across frontend (Lighthouse) and backend (tracing, metrics)
• Ensure secure, accessible, and SEO-friendly applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Ops to deliver fast and effectively.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with rapid release cycles.

What we are expecting:

• 3–5 years of experience building production-grade full-stack applications.
• Proficiency in React (or Angular/Vue), TypeScript, Node.js / NestJS / Django / Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs, relational & NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker, AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway), Redis, Elasticsearch.
• Solid testing experience – unit, integration, and E2E (Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Passion for learning, ownership, and building great software.

Location: Hyderabad (In-office)

Apply here:- https://forms.gle/QeoNC8LmWY6pwckX9

ABOUT THE STARTUP:

Lamamia is founded by IIM alumni and mentored by seasoned professionals from Flipkart.com, CommonFloor.com, Adani Group, TATA Group, Suzlon, and professors from IIT, IIM and XLRI.

Lamamia is incubated by IAMAI, (chaired by Mr Amit Agarwal, Amazon India Head) in association with Govt. of Haryana. It is also incubated by FIED IIM Kashiur for mentoring and funding support.

Lamamia is an Uber for Vernacular skilling and Education, wherein educators can create and share their micro-lessons and micro-tests with the learners spread across the remote and rural part of India. Students can choose the educators, courses and assessment tests to enhance their knowledge, skill, aptitude and employability. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

1. AWS (EC2/S3/Lambda)
2. DynamoDB
3. Node.Js
4. HTML5, Javascript, React.Js
5. Android Native (Java/Kotlin)
6. Socket.io / WebRTC (LiveStreaming)
7. Firebase
8. Prior experience in developing/integration livestreaming feature is essential.

JOB DESCRITION

1. Enhancing the existing features and developing the new features
2. Being able to develop the product independently and also with the team .
3. Being able to work under pressure and think out of the box.
4. Being a good leader with decent professional communication skills.
5. Knowledge and experience of Android Development is an added advantage

OUR PRODUCT

Understand The Product Features:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Lamamia&;hl=en_IN

1. Our product offers on-demand video lessons and quizzes in local languages.
2. Teachers can independently create and share their content.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. Opportunity to work as a core team member
2. Direct Reporting to Founders
3. Exponential and 360 degree learning
4. Working with an experienced team from IIM
5. 4.2 - 7.8 LPA (INR) CTC + ESOPs*

As a Software Engineer, you will build and scale Clockwork, creating an engaging experience for our users. As one of the first few engineers, you will work on 0 to 1 type projects, partnering closely with our product, design and business teams to build the future of Clockwork.

• Write, test and deploy code to enhance our product
• Design software systems for new features
• Diagnose bugs and system bottlenecks as our product scales
• Work closely with product and design to define our roadmap

• 1+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
• Solid engineering, coding and problem solving skills
• Strong product/business sense
• Excited about working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Clockwork encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.