Tech Lead - PHP

 Job Opening: Back-End Developer (PHP & Laravel)

Experience: 1–2 years

Salary: ₹15,000–₹20,000

Location: Remote (Work From Home)

Working Days: Monday–Friday

Joining: Immediate

💼 What We’re Looking For

A skilled Back-End Developer with strong command over Core PHP & Laravel

Someone who can build, maintain, and optimize web applications

Bonus if you can also handle WordPress (theme/plugin customization)

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain & enhance web applications using Laravel + Core PHP

Work closely with front-end teams to integrate user-facing elements

Write clean, optimized, and well-documented code

Troubleshoot issues, test functionality, and ensure smooth performance

Manage databases, APIs, and backend logic

Ensure applications are fast, scalable, and secure

📌 Requirements

1–2 years of professional experience as a Back-End Developer

Strong working knowledge of Laravel and Core PHP

WordPress experience (custom themes/plugins) is a plus

Must have:

A good laptop

Stable internet connection

Quiet & professional work setup

*Excellent English communication skills (verbal & written) — MANDATORY

Only Immediate Joiners will be considered

Job Description

• Designing system architecture, develop and maintain high performing & scalable services using Node.js frameworks.
• Extensively engage in iterative development model right from requirement analysis, estimation, development, testing & production support
• Mentor, groom junior developers and participate in code reviews
• Contribute towards building company’s coding culture

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in Node.js
• A deep understanding of JavaScript
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Unit and Integration tests
• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience with MathJax/Latex
• Experience with large scale video streaming
• Experience with ReactJS is a bonus

• Experience in Node.js Frameworks
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript, Socket IO, ExpressJS & SailsJS
• Experience working with third-party developer tools, including documentation, APIs, and SDKs
• Good Grasp of Asynchronous Programming and Its Workarounds
• Database Schema design for Business Processes
• Working Knowledge of JWT based passport Authentication
• Can Write and Refactor Efficient Codes
• Experience in Implementing Data Protection
• Must have demonstrated the ability to deliver high-quality products on time
• Knowledge of GIT, SVN technology

• Hiring Mode : Permanent
• Working hour :  Malaysian Hour (9am – 6pm)
• Minimun : 8 years in PHP Developement
• Preferred Candidate currently in Malaysia, willing to work and based In Pulau Indah, Selangor. If candidate currently in home country, willing to relocate to Malaysia after getting Malaysian EP approval is a Must.

• Thoroughly assess the requirement details and conduct feasibility study.
• Work with Project Manager or Project Coordinator on the task/module release plan.
• Propose solution on the implementation which meets the requirement.
• Full stack development which includes, front-end, back-end, middleware with database optimization.
• Writing efficient and well-structured code. Frequent update and altering the application codes to enhance performance.
• Documentation within the code is a must to provide reference and description to the other developers.
• Assist in the application technical documentation.
• Lead the development by monitoring a group of developers.
• Provide assistance and guidance on the application development.
• Verify the codes done by the other developers (Juniors).
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.

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• Building and supporting backend and frontend development of websites and application projects
• Producing appropriate and effective technical solutions
• Working with a wider, distributed technology and project management teams to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of code quality
• Understanding, defining, and communicating functional and non-functional requirements
• Working with our technical directors and project managers to define, scope, and estimate projects and features
• Working with QA teams to address bugs and ensure our work output is of the best quality

• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Full exposure to both backend and frontend development on Drupal platforms
• A strong and demonstrable background working with Drupal, especially 8/9
• Experience building custom integrations, services, and modules within Drupal as well as integrating with APIs
• Strong in Data Structure and Algorithm
• Experience with Drupal templating using HTML5, CSS (SCSS is a bonus), and JavaScript and also the Twig templating engine
• Competent with MySQL and optimising query and table performance within a Drupal platform
• Working with cloud platforms like AWS
• BE/B.Tech/MCA with 4+ years of experience in Drupal implementation
• Strong experience in CI/CD processes (Jenkins, pipelines etc.)
• Should have a good understanding of OOPs concept and Design Patterns like
• Good Understanding of workflows