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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

• Hands-on Experience with PHP CodeIgniter Framework
• Proficient in PHP, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, JQuery
• Excellent relational database skills with MySQL
• Understanding of responsive design frameworks such as bootstrap
• Utilize backend data services and contribute to increasing existing data services API
• Lead the entire web application development lifecycle right from concept stage to delivery and post-launch support
• Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as a liaison between development staff and project manager
• Keep updated & use best practices in web development

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Ability to work on diverse backend stack such as Node JS, Java, Express JS
2. Ability to work on diverse frontend stack such as React JS, Angular 6/7/8/9, HTML5, CSS3
3. Ability to deliver quick POC’s using cutting edge technologies.
4. Preparing reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.
5. Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards
6. Developing, refining, and tuning integrations between applications. Analysing and resolving technical and application problems.
7. Ability to debug application.
8. Should have complete knowledge on developing RESTful Services.
9. Should be able to also work in agile development methodology.

Competency Requirements

1. Experience in NodeJS, Java and development using AngularJS / ReactJS
2. Experience in front end frameworks such as Angular.js, React.js, Bootstrap, Foundation etc
3. Experience in client/server application development
4. Knowledge of agile development methodologies
5. Knowledge of unit testing theory
6. Knowledge of AWS cloud
7. Experience in Java, Python and Go will be added advantage

We are looking for experienced PHP / Senior PHP Developer to join our web development projects. As a PHP Developer, you will play a key role in writing clean and efficient PHP code, following industry best practices and collaborating with the creative team. Your expertise and problem-solving skills will contribute to the success of our software development process.

Responsibilities:

• Write backend code and develop efficient PHP modules.
• Solve complex performance problems and address architectural issues.
• Integrate and combine data storage solutions.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• Collaborate effectively across different time zones using tools like GitHub, video conferences, and documents.
• Familiarity with common third-party APIs such as Google, Facebook, eBay, etc.
• Utilize version control tools and work with relational databases.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Display a keen interest in learning new tools, languages, and workflows.

Requirements:

• B.Tech / MCA/ M.Tech/ Msc IT.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience.
• Wordpress experience is a plus point
• Strong knowledge of PHP programming language and related frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience working with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Want to become a part of an Awesome Team and build great products? Have fun while you work? 

We are looking for Self motivated, Passionate Technology enthusiasts seasoned PHP Developer to join our team. Developing high end enterprise products for Fintech and Insure-tech market. 

Job Description: 

· Design, Develop, Implement, Test, Document and Maintain high quality Web Application Software. 

· Understanding and implementing of project management practices. 

· MVC compliant Development (YII / CodeIgniter / Cake PHP / Zend Framework) in at least any one of these frameworks. 

· Optimization of PHP Code and database queries and functions through Code Review and Project Review Sessions. 

· Identify opportunities for process improvement and make constructive suggestions for change. 

· Improve the technical competence of the team through training & development of existing and new team members. 

· Provide accurate effort estimates for deliverable and be committed to the deadlines through follow-up of tasks with team members. 

· Research and actively learn about new technologies and introduce them into the infrastructure. 

Eligibility criteria : 

· Someone who is passionate about his/her work. 

· Excellent problem-solving skills and love technical challenges. 

· Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

· Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast pace environment. 

· Strong database skills, proven experience with MySQL 5 having knowledge of indexes, fulltext searches, usage of Regular Expressions in queries and more. 

· Excellent knowledge of Applications Architecture and how to work with Frameworks with MVC architecture. 

· Excellent Knowledge of HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, jQuery/Sencha etc. 

Key Skills Required : Cake PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend, Mysql, Jquery, API (Restful Service). 

What You Get at Evervent: 

· Exiting work like working with startups to continuously reinvent/apply technology in new ways. 

· Competitive salary 

· Technical coaching to ensure continuous professional growth 

· Career coaching by our expert HR staff and senior mentors 

· Awards & recognition for your hard work 

Our world class facilities include: 

· Ergonimic chairs & tables 

· Free Coffee/Tea 

· Free diet consultation 

· Centrally cooled/heated office space 

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Core PHP, Shopify, Magento.
• Good knowledge of any PHP framework ( CodeIgniter and CakePHP )
• Hands-on experience one PHP framework
• Good analytical & communication skills.
• Must be proficient in PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML, Javascript, AJAX, XML
• Should have excellent written communication skills (English)
• Must have the capacity to work independently and also as a part of a team
• Must have dedication and commitment towards work.