Backend Engineer PHP Java GraphQL

• 4–8 years (L3)

  /

  8+ years (L4)

  in backend engineering.
• Strong experience with

  PHP

  and

  Java microservices

  .
• Hands-on GraphQL API development (Apollo/Federation is a plus).
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging, and scalable architecture.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, indexing, caching, and DB performance tuning.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes.
• Ability to work independently with high ownership and accountability.
• Independent contributors with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and drive features end-to-end
• Strong problem-solving, architecture, and debugging skills

Core Skills

• PHP (strong backend engineering)
• Java (microservices, backend services)
• GraphQL (API design & integration)
• Distributed systems & scalable backend architecture
• Strong database expertise (SQL/NoSQL, query optimization, schema design)

Nice to Have

• Full-stack exposure (React, PHP front-end frameworks)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• CI/CD, DevOps fundamentals, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using

  PHP and Java

  .
• Build and maintain

  GraphQL APIs

  , schemas, resolvers, and integration layers.
• Develop scalable, distributed backend systems supporting high throughput.
• Own end-to-end feature development — design, coding, testing, deployment.
• Optimize backend performance, improve latency, and ensure system reliability.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases; optimize indices, queries, caching.
• Collaborate with full-stack and frontend teams (React/PHP) where required.
• Implement secure, robust API patterns and backend best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and system architecture decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to on-call duties as needed.