Sr PHP Developer

Requirement

• Developer Background: The ideal candidate should come from a developer background with knowledge of Java and other programming languages.
• Database Management: They must have hands-on experience with database management.
• Experience Level: We are looking for a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• On-Call Experience: They must have proven on-call experience, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage stress effectively. We also value collaboration, proactivity, and a curious mindset.

L2 Support Engineers are responsible for:

1. Production Issue Debugging

○ Analyzing logs and monitoring application behavior to identify root

causes of production issues.

○ Providing temporary resolutions using database-level fixes or

configuration changes.

1. Handling Escalations from L1 Support

○ Addressing tickets and issues escalated from L1 by providing immediate

workarounds.

○ Ensuring minimal downtime and impact on business operations.

1. Forwarding Issues to L3/Development Team

○ When a permanent code-level fix is required, the issue is escalated to the

L3 (Development) team.

○ Prior to escalation, L2 should provide a detailed analysis and temporary

resolution (e.g., database fix) to minimize user impact.

1. Root Cause Analysis and Documentation

○ Conducting detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents.

○ Updating the Confluence Playbook with clear, actionable steps for L1

teams to facilitate future self-resolution.

Job Title: Principal Backend Engineer

Experience: 7+ Years

Location: Panchkula (Onsite)

📍 Office will move to IT Park, Chandigarh from February

Work Mode: Onsite | 5 Days a Week

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to architect, scale, and lead the development of robust backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, collaborate closely with clients and product teams, and help modernize platforms using scalable architectures and emerging technologies, including AI/ML where relevant.

Tech Stack

• Backend: PHP (Laravel / CodeIgniter), Node.js
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
• Architecture: Microservices / Modular Monolith
• Cloud (Good to Have): AWS / GCP

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Development

• Own and evolve backend architecture across PHP and Node.js services
• Design and review scalable, maintainable systems (microservices or modular monoliths)
• Manage and optimize integrations across MySQL and MongoDB (data modeling, indexing, performance tuning)

Technical Leadership

• Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and code quality initiatives
• Establish backend development standards, best practices, and documentation
• Mentor mid and senior engineers on design patterns, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
• Drive decisions around refactoring legacy systems and platform modernization

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the technical SPOC for backend architecture and integrations
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions
• Explain trade-offs, constraints, and backend workflows to non-technical stakeholders
• Present PoCs and technical approaches confidently to clients

AI & ML Integration (Strategic / Optional)

• Identify backend use cases for AI such as personalization, recommendations, fraud detection, or data enrichment
• Design backend APIs, services, or cron jobs that interact with AI/ML models
• Collaborate with data teams and stay updated on AI tools/APIs (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain)

Scalability, Security & Performance

• Ensure API security, role-based access control, and rate limiting
• Optimize system performance using caching, queues, and query optimization
• Plan and support horizontal/vertical scaling on cloud infrastructure

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of backend development experience in PHP and/or Node.js
• Strong expertise in database design (MySQL & MongoDB)
• Proven experience leading architecture decisions and mentoring engineers
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Proactive mindset toward scalability, performance, and system resilience
• Bonus: Experience or curiosity around AI APIs and real-world AI integration

Why Join uEngage?

• Work on high-impact systems used by thousands of users
• Collaborate with product, design, data, and client teams
• High ownership and freedom to architect and innovate
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture

At Shipthis, we work to build a better future and make meaningful changes in the freight forwarding industry. Our team members aren't just employees. We are comprised of bright, skilled professionals with a single straightforward goal – to Evolve Freight forwarders towards Digitalized operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving lasting change.

As a company, we're just the right size for every person to take initiative and make things happen. Join us in reshaping the future of logistics and be part of a journey where your contributions make a tangible difference.

Learn more at www.shipthis.co

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a skilled developer experienced in Python with end-to-end project implementation to join our team. 

What will you be doing?

• Design and develop backend services for the ERP system using Python and MongoDB
• Collaborate with the frontend development team to integrate the frontend and backend functionalities
• Develop and maintain APIs that are efficient, scalable, and secure
• Write efficient and reusable code that can be easily maintained and updated
• Optimize backend services to improve performance and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues and bugs

Desired qualifications include

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Proven experience in Python Fast API with E2E project implementation 
• Proficiency with DevOps and Pipelines (Git actions, Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Experience in MongoDB development, including Aggregation 
• Proficiency in RESTful API development
• Experience with the Git version control system
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

We welcome candidates

• Who is an Immediate Joiner
• Female candidates returning to work after a career break are strongly encouraged to apply 
• Whether you're seasoned or just starting out, if you have the skills and passion, we invite you to apply.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status

JOB SYNOPSIS

• Location: Bangalore
• Job Type: Full-time
• Role: Software Developer
• Industry Type: Software Product
• Functional Area: Software Development
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Proficient with Laravel & Codeignitor Framework 
• Have good database structures and algorithm platform
• Knowledge about OPP, MVC, RESTful
• Knowledge about HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, ActiveJS, NodeJS, JQuery is an advantage
• Have experiences using GIT
• Use fluently one of relation database administration: Oracle, MySQL